Scope
Reference
OPSH/TVRP/2553
Description
Requirements
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 a successful supplier to manage the complete process from the purchase of all items to the management of the delivery to NLB Oban.
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 within the comments section of the vessel first fill spreadsheet within your quotation reply detailing the full specification and product code being offered.
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 have Nordic Ecolabel Standard.
Delivery
All items to be delivered to the given destination on w/c 3 November 2025. If any item cannot be delivered within this time, then there should be a delivery date submitted for these items.
All transportation fees and other costs are to be included in your submission.
The delivery must go directly to the below address:
NLB Oban
Gallanach Road
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4LS
Items to be packed securely and protected against moisture and impact during transit. To be palletised for offloading at the depot.
Please refer to the quotation documents for full information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979596939
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 7 November 2025
- 5 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 44510000 - Tools
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Mrs J C Altham & Sons (Lancaster) Limited
Anchor Building, Penrod Way
Heysham
LA3 2UZ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +441524862010
Email: order@altham.biz
Region: UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0131 473 3104
Email: Procurement@nlb.org.uk
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government