Tender

TYPE 2 (CEFAS) BUOYS (6 UNITS) AND TYPE 4 WRECK MARKER BUOYS (4 UNITS)

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), a public authority in the central government sector, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking suppliers for marine equipment. This opportunity entails the provision of six Type 2 marker buoys and four Type 4 wreck marker buoys intended for use in Scottish and Isle of Man waters. The total estimated value of the contract is £204,000 GBP, with the contract running from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 14:00 on 17th February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 10th February 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment and installations. The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking both quality and competitive pricing, making this an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to supply durable and quality marine aids to navigation. Businesses capable of meeting the criteria and specifications stand to benefit from engagement with a public authority, potentially enhancing their portfolio and gaining credibility in the maritime sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TYPE 2 (CEFAS) BUOYS (6 UNITS) AND TYPE 4 WRECK MARKER BUOYS (4 UNITS)

Notice Description

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) invites tenders for the supply of: - six (6) Type 2 plastic marker buoys to support the ongoing CEFAS buoy contract, including additional buoy locations. These marker buoys will be deployed to clearly identify and protect smaller CEFAS data-gathering buoys, reducing the risk of vessels inadvertently passing over or damaging the CEFAS installations. - four (4) Type 4 polyethylene wreck marker buoys to support wreck marking capability. The buoys will be deployed as aids to navigation for the marking of wrecks and shall be suitable for use in Scottish and Isle of Man waters in accordance with IALA requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Marine-equipment./T9F6XY74ED To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T9F6XY74ED

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007539-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

45244100 - Marine installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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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