TYPE 2 (CEFAS) BUOYS (6 UNITS) AND TYPE 4 WRECK MARKER BUOYS (4 UNITS)
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£181k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
05 Mar 2026
Description
The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) invites tenders for the supply of: - six (6) Type 2 plastic marker buoys to support the ongoing CEFAS buoy contract, including additional buoy locations. These marker buoys will be deployed to clearly identify and protect smaller CEFAS data-gathering buoys, reducing the risk of vessels inadvertently passing over or damaging the CEFAS installations. - four (4) Type 4 polyethylene wreck marker buoys to support wreck marking capability. The buoys will be deployed as aids to navigation for the marking of wrecks and shall be suitable for use in Scottish and Isle of Man waters in accordance with IALA requirements.
Scope
- Reference
- OPSH/BUOY/2648
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
- CPV classifications
- 3493000045244100
- Contract locations
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | — | price | 50.00% |
| Criterion 2 | — | quality | 50.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£181k
Award date
26 Feb 2026
Contract start
06 Mar 2026
Contract end
05 Jun 2026