Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbf-00e6-714c-ab1d-27f8f35c737f/1500mm-navigation-buoys-5-units closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 1500mm navigation buoys (5 units) [Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board) Estimated value £24,000 Published 8 Jul 2025 Deadline Closed 29 Jul 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) requires the supply of five (5) 1500mm Port Buoys to be held in stock at the Oban Depot in order to support the ongoing maintenance, replacement, and emergency deployment of navigational aids in the Oban Bay area and surrounding waters. These buoys are a critical component of the NLB’s statutory duty to provide marine aids to navigation for the safety of all mariners in Scottish and Isle of Man waters. Oban Bay is a busy and strategically important area for commercial shipping, fishing vessels, ferries, and recreational craft. Maintaining accurate and reliable buoyage in this area is essential to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vessels, reduce the risk of groundings or collisions, and protect sensitive marine environments. Having a stock of 1500mm Port Buoys on hand allows NLB to respond quickly to unplanned events such as buoy damage, loss, or the need to establish temporary marks for marine works or changing conditions. The 1500mm model is chosen specifically for its durability, conformity with IALA standards, and suitability for the dynamic marine environment of Oban Bay. This procurement will ensure continuity of service and support NLB’s commitment to maritime safety, operational resilience, and environmental stewardship in one of Scotland’s key marine locations. Quantity and Colour Specification: •Total Units Required (Year 1): 3 units oGreen Buoys: 2 units oRed Buoys: 1 units •Total Units Required (Year 2): 2 units oColour to be confirmed, dictated by operational requirement Please note that, while it is probable that these buoys will be required, the NLB reserves the right to place an order for them only if deemed necessary, with the understanding that Year 2 prices will be adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: [nlb.delta-esourcing.com](https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Marine-equipment./9X75AVKUDF) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9X75AVKUDF](https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9X75AVKUDF) Read full description ## CPV classification Marine equipment Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-055b3f-2025-07-08T14:52:06+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-055b3f-2025-07-08T14:52:06+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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