This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 10:32

Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a public authority under central government, initiated a procurement process for the "Upgrade and Maintenance of Roller Shutter Doors" at their Edinburgh HQ and Oban depots. This contract, classified under service industry with CPV codes including roller-type shutters and doors, involved upgrading 16 roller shutter doors and providing a four-year maintenance service. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, which saw the procurement process move from the tender stage announced on 8th January 2026, with submissions due by 13th February 2026, to the awarding of the contract by 27th May 2026. The company awarded was Tri Group Ltd, a Glasgow-based SME, and the contract period extends from 28th May 2026 to 30th April 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair, maintenance, and upgrades of roller shutters and related equipment. SMEs in the electrical machinery repair sector are well-suited to compete due to the project's scale and nature. The open competition format makes it a viable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their client base within public authorities. Tri Group Ltd's involvement highlights potential for SMEs to secure similar government contracts, leveraging expertise in both technical capability and competitive pricing strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Upgrade and Maintenance of Roller Shutter Doors - Edinburgh and Oban

Notice Description

We require a supplier to carry our upgrades to our current roller shutter doors at both our Edinburgh HQ and Oban depots, currently 16 total. Once upgrades to align with current regulations and requirements, we then require a 4 year maintenance contract of all roller doors to be undertaken at 6 monthly intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049445-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44115310 - Roller-type shutters

44221200 - Doors

44442000 - Roller bearings

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£59,848 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Lighthouse Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Postcode Area
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

Tri Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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