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Bi-Lateral GLA Aviation Services Project

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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03 Jul 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, in conjunction with the Corporation of Trinity House as the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs), has completed the procurement process for the Bi-Lateral GLA Aviation Services Project. The awarded contract, valued at £59,360,000, is for helicopter services intended to support their Marine Aids to Navigation Strategy until 2037. The project involves a reliable and weather-resilient helicopter service for navigation aid maintenance and quick responses to emergencies, covering the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and other territories. The procurement, conducted through a selective, negotiated procedure, has now reached the award stage, with the contract running from 14th July 2026 to 30th November 2039.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, by engaging in a long-term, specialised aviation services market. It is well-suited for companies with expertise in providing integrated aviation solutions, including passenger and cargo services. Additionally, businesses capable of deploying adaptable aviation operations in challenging weather and technical conditions could greatly benefit. The awarded supplier, PLM Dollar Group Ltd (trading as PDG Aviation Services), exemplifies the critical role smaller enterprises play in fulfilling such pivotal roles in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bi-Lateral GLA Aviation Services Project

Notice Description

The procurement of the Northern Lighthouse Board and the Corporation of Trinity House (together the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs)) helicopter services support for their Marine Aids to Navigation Strategy to 2037 by providing the means to access and maintain their more remote Aids to Navigation. An effective helicopter service is a vital element in the provision of the GLAs' service to the mariner: a reliable, efficient and cost-effective network of marine Aids to Navigation. The required outcomes of this contract are: -A reliable, integrated, passenger and cargo (internal and underslung) service. -A helicopter service which is able to recover from weather, aircraft technical failure and other disruptions to planned activities -A service able to respond quickly and efficiently to casualties (light or other navigational aid failures) at any time and in any place in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. * Please note this contract is being procured as a Bi-GLA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93436fa-f579-43bd-9a6b-107041c1da86
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,360,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,360,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2039 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PLM DOLLAR GROUP LTD (TRADING AS PDG AVIATION SERVICES

Further Information

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