Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc0-3111-70f9-8993-ffd2ab01a371/vessel-first-fill-oban awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Vessel First Fill - Oban [Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board) Estimated value £30,000 Published 11 Sept 2025 Deadline Closed 20 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 ### 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: [nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html](https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979621074) Read full description ## CPV classification Marine equipment Miscellaneous equipment Lifting and handling equipment Tools Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05691e-2025-09-11T14:05:09+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05691e-2025-09-11T14:05:09+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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