Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb8-ea7a-7385-b40b-838d28d6772c/gb-edinburgh-ais-enhancement-project closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Edinburgh: AIS Enhancement Project [Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board) Estimated value £100,000 to £500,000 Published 22 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 19 Apr 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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's is working towards enhancement of AIS capabilities by introducing new AIS and virtual AIS transmitting locations. This project will be over a 2-year period. Estimated 6 sites per year. ### AIS Locations Location of new sites to transmit AIS messages (base station) along with Virtual AIS messages "on-demand" - Buchan Ness Lighthouse, 2) Duncansby Head Lighthouse, 3) Dunnet Head Lighthouse, 4) Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, 5) Point of Ayre Lighthouse, 6) St. Abbs Lighthouse Location of new sites to transmit Virtual AIS messages (permanent transmission) - Sandy Riddle Virtual AIS (via Duncansby Head), 2) Stroma Skerries Virtual AIS (via Dunnet Head & Duncansby Head) Location of existing AIS sites to undergo enhancement work (change to a base station) to include ability to transmit virtual AIS "on-demand" 1)Corsewall Lighthouse, 2) Eilean Glas Lighthouse, 3)Fife Ness Lighthouse, 4) Neist Point Lighthouse, 5) Rubh Re Lighthouse In addition to the above, Whale Rock Buoy will be changed from physical AIS to virtual AIS (via Flannan Island, Haskeir & St. Kilda) which would require re-programming of AIS unit in these 3 locations without requiring any hardware change. ### Hardware & Software Requirement We would require purchasing following pieces of hardware for this project. 12 x AIS base stations with VHF Antennas 12 x 4G Routers with VPN capabilities Software development and integration to IGNITION is critical part of this project 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Transceivers Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5b284f6d-1b2a-4cf1-8e8b-9f0df73c7429) 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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