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TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MARINE SOLAR PANELS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, has completed an open procurement process for the supply of marine solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. This contract, valued at £2,345,200, is intended for the provision of solar energy solutions to be utilised in remote, unmanned locations across various regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement, under the industry category of solar energy, was finalised with Solar Capture Technologies Ltd being awarded the contract on 25th June 2025. The contract period is set from 26th June 2025 to 29th April 2029.

This procurement initiative offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in solar energy or those capable of supplying solar PV modules. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering potential collaborations and market expansion in renewable energy sectors. Businesses with expertise in delivering durable and reliable energy solutions in challenging environments will find this contract appealing due to the stringent requirements for long-term operation in marine aids to navigation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MARINE SOLAR PANELS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

Notice Description

This opportunity defines requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. This contract is SUPPLY ONLY. Modules will be installed by GLAs on remote, unmanned stations, vessels and buoys in coastal environments to serve as the power supply for marine aids to navigation (AtoN). Long-term reliable operation of the equipment at these locations is essential.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29b55ea7-e3b8-4383-9c30-5812bd379511
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c38952-e53a-4fec-9d47-eb0d62ce06b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,345,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,345,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLAR CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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