Planning

Framework for the Supply of Control Cubicles

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority, is initiating a tender with the title "Framework for the Supply of Control Cubicles," aimed at standardising equipment within lighthouses to assist technicians with maintenance. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 20 February 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest by 6 March 2026. This opportunity entails supplying various types of cubicles, including AtoN RTU Monitoring Cubicles and Solar Regulator Cubicles, over a four-year contract period starting on 1 June 2026. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement falls within the electrical and electronic equipment industry category.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the electrical components and electronic equipment sectors. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in these goods, particularly those looking to establish or expand their presence in the UK's government contracts sphere. With a projected gross contract value of £420,000, this tender offers substantial financial prospects and could be an excellent match for businesses adept at delivering standardised, high-quality equipment solutions. Suppliers can foster valuable relationships with a key government agency by participating in this tender, which further assists in establishing a foothold in public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Control Cubicles

Notice Description

The Northern Lighthouse Board have a requirement for the following cubicles for a period of 4 years. The requirement is to standardise equipment within the lighthouses which will assist NLB Technicians with the maintenance. AtoN RTU Monitoring Cubicles Solar Regulator Cubicles Auxiliary Battery Solar Regulator Cubicles Auxiliary Battery Charger - Type 1 Cubicles For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Electrical-components./T54YEB4SP2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T54YEB4SP2

Planning Information

Please contact procurement@nlb.org.uk to register your interest in this upcoming requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015522-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

31681400 - Electrical components

31710000 - Electronic equipment

31711100 - Electronic components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
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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