Tender

CONTROL CUBICLES - DUNNET HEAD LIGHTHOUSE

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is initiating a procurement process for "Control Cubicles – Dunnet Head Lighthouse," focusing on the acquisition of electronic components required for efficient monitoring and control at this site. This tender, classified under the industry category of electronic components (CPV code 31711100), is situated at Dunnet Head Lighthouse, marking a unique opportunity for businesses in the Edinburgh region and across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines being the enquiry period ending on 14th January 2026 and the submission deadline on 21st January 2026. The contract will be implemented from 31st March 2026 to 31st August 2026, with an open procurement method below the threshold ensuring broad participation opportunities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic components, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality control and monitoring systems. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, underlining the tender's suitability for smaller, innovative enterprises. The competitive nature of this open procurement process, highlighting criteria based on cost, technical compliance, product quality, and delivery timing, allows businesses to leverage their strengths in quality assurance and project management. Successful bidders will gain the chance to collaborate with a central government public authority, potentially opening doors to future contracting opportunities with similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTROL CUBICLES - DUNNET HEAD LIGHTHOUSE

Notice Description

NLB have a requirement for one Charger Cubicle and one Monitoring Control (AtoN RTU) Cubicle to relay information about the lighthouse to NLB HQ. Dunnet Head Lighthouse stands on the 300-foot (91 m) cliff top of Easter Head on Dunnet Head and marks the most northerly point of the Scottish mainland. Only 6.75 miles across the Pentland Firth lies the nearest point of the Orkney Islands. We require the cubicle to be made as per Specification Table below and Specification Drawing Documents listed and included within the quote documentation. We will require a test inspection to be carried out by an NLB representative at the suppliers site on completion. Delivery will be to the NLB Oban depot, Gallanach Road, Oban, PA34 4LS. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Electronic-components./88A66WU2VG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/88A66WU2VG

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06014a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001195-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31711100 - Electronic components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Graham Allan
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
0131 473 3130

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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