Scope
Reference
ENPR/GENE/2554
Description
NLB Oban Base - Generator Connection Point
NLB require the facility to manually connect a standby diesel generator to provide temporary power to the NLB Oban base electrical system in the event of a mains failure or a blackout.
This will take the form of a generator connection point on the outside wall of the ESTF Building with cabling routed on tray to the Switchboard in the ESTF Switch room.
The cabling from the new Generator Connection Point will be connected to an existing spare breaker in Compartment A2 in the LV Switchboard.
The existing 400A Breaker in compartment A2 is required to be configured such that the load side feeds the switchboard busbar. This has been discussed with Terasaki and basically entails a rotation of the breaker 'in situ' as highlighted in photograph below. This is because the existing breaker protection device is not bi-directional.
Site Visit
A site visit is planned for Thursday 4 December 2025. This is a mandatory requirement and any supplier not attending the site visit will be excluded from this quotation exercise.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Electrical-installation-work./K32PX9ED7D
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Total value (estimated)
- £35,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 30 January 2026
- 12 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 December 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
17 December 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Capability and Project Information | Quality | 70% |
| Financial Aspects | Price | 30% |
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