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NLV Pharos Buoy Crane 5-year service

NLV Pharos Buoy Crane 5-year service is a UK public sector tender from Northern Lighthouse Board (Scotland), with an estimated value of £33,000 (excluding VAT). The closing date is .

NLV Pharos Buoy Crane 5-year service. Source: Find a Tender and Contracts Finder
BuyerNorthern Lighthouse Board (Edinburgh)
Published
Closing date, 14:00 UK time
Estimated value£33,000 (excluding VAT)
CPV code42414100 — Cranes
50240000 — Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
50531400 — Repair and maintenance services of cranes
CPV categoryIndustrial machinery
Contract typeServices
ProcedureBelow threshold - open competition
RegionScotland
Location—
Marked suitable forNot marked
SourceFind a Tender, notice 102027-2026

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Summary from the notice

The Buoy Crane on the NLV Pharos vessel is in need of its 5-year service so it can be re-certified by 20th December. Service / Maintenance works to be carried out between 13th - 17th Dec and include attendance at load testing and inspection on the 18th Dec, the load testing and inspection will be…

Official summary as published on Find a Tender (shortened).

How this procurement works

This is a below-threshold procurement: a lower-value contract that buyers can run with a simpler process. These are often a good fit for small businesses.

Who can bid

The notice is not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Small businesses can still bid if they meet the requirements, or join a consortium or a prime contractor's supply chain.

Closing date

13 days left: the deadline for tenders is , 14:00 UK time (as of ). Late submissions are normally rejected; check the notice for the exact time and how to submit.

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