Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Lighthouse Board
84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
Contact
Steven Carvel
Telephone
+44 1314733178
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=619371360
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Aids to Navigation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS
Reference number
OPDE/MOOR/2155
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44540000 - Chain
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
In support of NLB’s fleets of floating Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs) and their ongoing statutory duties, NLB use significant quantities of mooring equipment
The majority of mooring components will be used in the deployment of navigational buoyage. Navigational buoys serve as markers for navigation in many of the channels, coastal regions and seaways of the United Kingdom and Ireland. NLB service these out of Oban and currently have circa 200 buoys within their waters.
This Invitation to Tender process addresses the interim requirements for NLB until another collaborative GLA procurement for mooring-related components is put in place. This requirement covers an eighteen month period to bridge the gap before a joint GLA procurement is established.
Requirements are for 4 sizes of chain (19mm to 38mm) supplied in 100metre lengths. Forelock and clenching shackles and 5 tonne Sinkers.
All components must comply with Lloyds Rules ISO 1704
Material Requirement : U3 to Lloyds Rules.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £207,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44542000 - Parts of chain
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
SCOTLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In support of NLB’s fleets of floating Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs) and their ongoing statutory duties, NLB use significant quantities of mooring equipment
The majority of mooring components will be used in the deployment of navigational buoyage. Navigational buoys serve as markers for navigation in many of the channels, coastal regions and seaways of the United Kingdom and Ireland. NLB service these out of Oban and currently have circa 200 buoys within their waters.
This Invitation to Tender process addresses the interim requirements for NLB until another collaborative GLA procurement for mooring-related components is put in place. This requirement covers an eighteen month period to bridge the gap before a joint GLA procurement is established.
Product Requirements
DescriptionQuantity
CHAIN - 19MM OPEN LINK – METRE*300
CHAIN - 26MM OPEN LINK – METRE*400
CHAIN - 32 MM OPEN LINK – METRE*500
CHAIN - 38 MM OPEN LINK – METRE*1,500
SHACKLES FORELOCK TO SUIT 38-42MM CHAIN400
SHACKLE - CLENCHING - TO SUIT 38-42MM CHAIN200
SINKER - 5 TONNE5
*Supplied in 100m lengths
Material Specification Requirements (as detailed in Appendix A)
Where called for all chain and shackles shall conform to the recommendations
of the following international and British Standards:
Lloyds Rules
ISO 1704
MATERIAL
U3 to Lloyds Rules
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £207,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
6
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
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Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Where called for all chain and shackles shall conform to the recommendations
of the following international and British Standards:
Lloyds Rules
ISO 1704
MATERIAL
U3 to Lloyds Rules
Stud Material
Conforming to Lloyds Rules, Part 2, Chapter 10, Section 2.5.
HEAT TREATMENT
To be in accordance with, and meet the requirements of, Lloyds Rules Part 2,
Chapter 10, Section 2.7.
A Thermal history report shall be produced for each batch.
Each item shall be heat treated a maximum of only three times.
Specification No. S008 TH – MFA - Moorings – Technical Specification
MANUFACTURE - CHAIN
Form
The form will be as specified in ISO 1704. Links to be flash butt-welded, with
all surplus weld material removed.
Dimensions and tolerances
Conforming to Lloyds Rules, Part 2, Chapter 10, Section 2.15.
5.3 Welding of Studs
Conforming to Lloyds Rules, Part 2, Chapter 10, Section 2.6.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 November 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 December 2021
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 November 2021
Local time
2:00pm
Place
Edinburgh
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: A joint General Lighthouse Authority tender will be started early in 2022
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Chain./EP2N2F7SVQ
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EP2N2F7SVQ
GO Reference: GO-20211027-PRO-19143649
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Lighthouse Board
84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
Telephone
+44 1314733178
Country
United Kingdom