Award

4 Mobilis Lateral Buoys

TRINITY HOUSE

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Trinity House, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom, as the buyer. The contract titled "4 Mobilis Lateral Buoys" falls under the goods category, specifically marker buoys, and the procurement method was direct, under the threshold without competition. The procurement stage is complete, with key actions taking place from December 18, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The award was signed on December 3, 2025, and the contract was officially published on January 21, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of marine equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to the awarded company, Hydrosphere UK Limited. As a supplier of marine navigation aids, the potential for growth is evident through contracts involving high-value goods necessary for maritime safety and operations. Companies with expertise in this niche market are well-suited to explore similar opportunities to expand their footprint in public procurement.

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Notice Title

4 Mobilis Lateral Buoys

Notice Description

Purchase of 4 Mobilis Lateral Buoys To view this notice, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008090191

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005237-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34515100 - Marker buoys

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,155 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Assistant Procurement Specialist
Contact Email
etender@trinityhouse.co.uk
Contact Phone
01255245000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDROSPHERE

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