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CM19 - T0536 - BiGLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement

TRINITY HOUSE

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Trinity House, located in London, concerns the "CM19 - T0536 - BiGLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement." This forthcoming contract aims to fulfil the requirements for marine lanterns, potentially serving the Northern Lighthouse Board as well, under an open procedure with an overall value of £868,800. The procurement falls under the planned stage, with a crucial tender period closing on 18 August 2025, whilst the enquiry period wraps up by 31 July 2025. The contract will address the delivery of lanterns that meet IALA standards across the United Kingdom within the goods category, promising a significant business opportunity for enterprises specialised in marine equipment.

This tender offers distinct opportunities for growth, especially for businesses focusing on marine navigation aids and related technologies. Companies that can provide innovative, high-quality lanterns complying with IALA chromaticity standards are best suited to compete. With specific attention towards supporting small and medium enterprises, this contract also includes potential for an extension, suggesting sustained engagement for businesses proving adept at maintaining quality and technological advancement. It is particularly attractive to businesses seeking to expand their footprint in both domestic and international markets covered by the GPA and CPTPP agreements.

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Notice Title

CM19 - T0536 - BiGLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This contract is to cover the requirements of Trinity House with a clause to allow Northern Lighthouse Board to utilise the framework agreement, and to participate in evaluation. The two GLAs use lanterns of various colours, sizes and ranges across various modes of Aids to Navigation (AtoNs). The units must meet IALA standards for chromaticity regions for all required colours. A link to the IALA website, will be included within the tender documents: R0201 Marine Signal Lights-Colours (E200-1) - IALA AISM (iala-aism.org) To view this notice, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=948162603

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05283e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028219-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31527210 - Lanterns

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£868,800 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£868,800 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
etender@trinityhouse.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441255 245005

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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