Scope
Reference
OPSH/BUOY/2648
Description
The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) invites tenders for the supply of:
- six (6) Type 2 plastic marker buoys to support the ongoing CEFAS buoy contract, including additional buoy locations. These marker buoys will be deployed to clearly identify and protect smaller CEFAS data-gathering buoys, reducing the risk of vessels inadvertently passing over or damaging the CEFAS installations.
- four (4) Type 4 polyethylene wreck marker buoys to support wreck marking capability. The buoys will be deployed as aids to navigation for the marking of wrecks and shall be suitable for use in Scottish and Isle of Man waters in accordance with IALA requirements.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Marine-equipment./T9F6XY74ED
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- £170,000 excluding VAT
- £204,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 1 month
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 45244100 - Marine installations
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 February 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 February 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Price | 50% |
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 50% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
United Kingdom
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government