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# Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cable-management-system-shore-to-ship-power-oban-base-ocds-h6vhtk-06acd4). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Northern Lighthouse Board: "Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: nlb.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board-gov-pb463)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 July 2026 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Harbour equipment, Marine equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cable-management-system-shore-to-ship-power-oban-base-ocds-h6vhtk-06acd4#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06acd4`

## Before you bid
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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cable-management-system-shore-to-ship-power-oban-base-ocds-h6vhtk-06acd4#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nlb.delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnlb.delta-esourcing.com%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cable-management-system-shore-to-ship-power-oban-base-ocds-h6vhtk-06acd4#participate

## 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 infrastructure
The estimated contract value is approximately £500,000, with an initial 2-year contract term (plus optional 1-year extension). The procurement will be awarded using a Best Technically Affordable (BTA) approach, prioritising high-quality, technically compliant solutions within a fixed budget.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 34930000, 34931000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £500,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/08/2026 to 29/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F052508-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-03T15:50:43.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T00:45:50.634Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06acd4