Planning

Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement

THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 18:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporation of Trinity House is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement," primarily targeting the goods industry category. The organisation's address is Tower Hill, Trinity Square, London, UK, and it serves as the buyer in this process. The framework aims to establish a supply chain for marine lanterns and can also involve the Northern Lighthouse Board during evaluations. This framework, valued at £724,000 net, covers regions within the United Kingdom and will commence on 22nd December 2025, lasting three years with a potential 12-month extension. Suppliers are encouraged to engage by 12th September 2025 to receive samples and specifications, with future communication expected by 22nd September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers specialising in lantern manufacturing, particularly those adhering to IALA standard requirements for marine navigation aids. Businesses that can offer a wide range of lantern sizes, colours, and adaptability will find this contract conducive to growth. The procurement process offers a pathway to establish a long-term partnership with both Trinity House and the Northern Lighthouse Board, making it ideal for companies with a track record of large-scale public sector work in the maritime industry. Establishing a reliable supply chain under this framework can significantly expand business horizons while contributing to essential public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Trinity House are running this procurement to create a framework for the supply of marine lanterns, with a clause to allow the Northern Lighthouse Board to utilise the framework agreement, and to participate in evaluation. The two organisations 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 (below), can be used to indicate our potential requirements. The framework will last for 3 years with an optional 1 x 12 month extension available. https://www.iala-aism.org/product/r0201/ If you wish to view examples of the specifications in order to assess your ability to meet our requirements, these can be viewed in the SQ of this tender using this link: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5T7389TC4 Alternatively contact us on etender@trinityhouse.co.uk and we will send them to you for review. To view this notice, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=929897379

Planning Information

If potential suppliers wish to view samples of our specification, please check the SQs within this tender or contact us via Delta on etender@trinityhouse.co.uk, and we can send copies. This can be accessed via the following link: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5T7389TC4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052222-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£724,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
etender@trinityhouse.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1255245005

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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