Award

Lanterns 13NM

COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 09:05

Tender

13 May 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lanterns 13NM" project, initiated by the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses, known as the Northern Lighthouse Board, is located at George Street, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving Lanterns for lighthouse services. The contract reached the award stage, with SPX Aids to Navigation as the supplier following completion of the tender process. The crucial dates in this process included a tender period closing on 10th June 2025, with an award notice published on 15th July 2025. The legal basis for the tender adhered to the UKPGA 2023/54, conducted via an open, below-threshold competition. The successful contract commenced on 16th July 2025, expecting delivery within 4-8 weeks to the NLB Oban depot in Argyll.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the marine navigation aids sector, especially those skilled in manufacturing customisable LED lanterns compatible with the unique needs of lighthouse operations. SMEs with expertise in providing technologically advanced, environmentally robust products would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Such opportunities allow businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in providing essential goods that meet specific quality and technical standards, contributing to their growth and strengthening their market presence. The open competition format encourages wide participation, fostering innovation and competitiveness among suppliers.

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Notice Title

Lanterns 13NM

Notice Description

Northern Lighthouse Board have a requirement for a batch of 13nM Lanterns to be used for scheduled and unscheduled replacements of lanterns at Lighthouses. A purchase of eight white LED lanterns is required that are suitable for a marine environment, fully customisable flash character, automatic control via adjustable threshold PE cell , programmable via IR remote or PC, with 5m flexible rubber cable. Photometric testing report in accordance with IALA R0203 (E-200-3) (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities) would also be required and DDP (delivery duty paid) delivery incoterms for delivery to NLB Oban depot, Argyll, PA34 4LS. Delivery expected to be 4-8 weeks from receipt of purchase order. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=965970068

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05124f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039819-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

31527210 - Lanterns

63724400 - Lighthouse services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Nicola Walker
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPX AIDS TO NAVIGATION

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