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Agreement between Sky UK Limited and THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE Board for the provision of Pay TV service

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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10 Apr 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board has successfully completed a procurement process for a Pay TV service on the NLV Pole Star through a direct award agreement with Sky UK Limited. This contract, classified under the radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment industry, was awarded on 25 March 2026 and will span from 27 March 2026 to 24 March 2031. The total contract value is £221,200, offering a significant service enhancement in the region of Scotland, United Kingdom.

This procurement process opens up growth opportunities for businesses offering similar services, particularly those within the SME or VCSE sectors, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The direct award signifies a streamlined opportunity for suppliers with a well-established reputation like Sky UK Limited. Businesses within the telecommunications sector are well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature, highlighting the importance of maintaining a competitive edge through innovation and robust service offerings.

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Notice Title

Agreement between Sky UK Limited and THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE Board for the provision of Pay TV service

Notice Description

Agreement between Sky UK Limited and THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE Board for the provision of Pay TV services on board NLV Pole Star (Lighthouse Tender)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5afc1113-78f9-4a8c-a778-7f644a6c93a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c80f6e-0133-4ac5-8c25-a0cceb19e1ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£221,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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