Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base
Buyer: Northern Lighthouse Board
- Published
- 29 June 2026
- Submission deadline
- 20 July 2026
- Estimated value
- £500,000
- Place of performance
- UKM
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 060556-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 34930000Marine equipment
- 34931000Harbour equipment
Description
The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is seeking to procure a Cable Management System to enable shore-to-ship power (cold ironing) for its vessel NLV Pole Star at the Oban operational base. The requirement forms part of NLB’s wider commitment to environmental sustainability and reduced emissions through the provision of onshore electrical power to vessels while berthed. The scope includes the design, supply, installation, integration, and commissioning of a safe, reliable, and operationally efficient cable management solution capable of delivering shore power under site-specific conditions. The system must address key operational challenges, including tidal variation, quay-side constraints, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and minimisation of disruption to ongoing base activities. Suppliers are expected to provide a robust and scalable solution, potentially based on proven or off-the-shelf technologies, that ensures: Safe and efficient cable handling and deployment between shore and vessel Compliance with relevant marine, electrical, and safety standards Minimal requirement for significant civil works (e.g. quay strengthening) Integration with existing shore power infrastr…
Official publications
- FTS · 060556-2026 · 29 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 20 July 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £500,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Northern Lighthouse Board (United Kingdom).
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