Scope
Description
NLB have a requirement for a supplier to manage the purchase of various items for our new vessel currently being built in Spain. The Vessel First Fill Spreadsheet provides a full list of all required items, one key aspect is the quality of the products that are offered.
NLB are looking for the successful supplier to manage the complete process from the purchase of all items to the management of the delivery to the yard in Spain including the Customs process.
Please note that NLB are looking for high quality products from known manufacturers. As per the evaluation criteria the higher weighting is on quality over price. On the excel pricing document items have been marked up with makes/models/brand and specific information to provide guidance on the required standard of quality of products. Where an equivalent item is being quoted, this should be highlighted on the comments section of the vessel first fill spreadsheet within your tender reply.
Regulations and Standards
All items are for use in a UK registered vessel. Where applicable these items must meet IMO and MCA rules in regulations. Examples being all safety equipment and all upholstered furniture, bedding to meet the UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) and flame retardant. For reference: MSN 1874
The lifting gear will all have to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 1998 (with 2006 amendments) (LOLER)
All standards as detailed within the links to suggested products on the vessel first fill spreadsheet.
For example to meet BS EN Codes of practice
All batteries for example AA, AAA must be have Nordic Ecolabel Standard.
Delivery
All items to be delivered at the given destination on 11 August 2025. If any item cannot be delivered within this time then there should be a delivery submitted for these items.
All shipping, transportation, import duty, taxes, fees and all other costs are to be included in your submission.
The delivery must go directly to the below address:
Astilleros Gondán S.A - Warehouse
Pol.Industrial Barres
C/Regueira(70,73 78,81)
33794 Castropol
Asturias,
Spain
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Marine-equipment./RD762364FW
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- £130,000 excluding VAT
- £156,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 August 2025 to 13 August 2025
- 3 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 44510000 - Tools
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
3 May 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality and Project Information | Long criteria description |
Quality | 80% |
| Project Costs Equipment Customs and delivery to Gondan, Spain | Long criteria description |
Price | 20% |
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 - sub-central government