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Dunnet Head and Calf of Eday Control Cubicles

Northern Lighthouse Board

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05 Mar 2026 at 08:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Northern Lighthouse Board focuses on the supply of control cubicles at Dunnet Head and Calf of Eday. This tender, titled "Dunnet Head and Calf of Eday Control Cubicles," falls under the industry category of electronic equipment and components, with an active contract awarded to Starkstrom Scotland on 5th March 2026. The contracting authority, located in Edinburgh, engaged in a limited procurement method under "below threshold - limited competition" criteria, specifically targeting the supply of goods. The contract period begins on the 6th of March 2026 and runs until 5th June 2026. This tender entailed providing various specialised cubicles, including battery systems and solar regulator cubicles, and was completed after attracting three bids from SMEs.

Businesses specialising in electronic equipment and components, particularly those providing battery systems, cubicles, and optic monitoring solutions, could find substantial opportunities for growth from this tender. The procurement method catered to a limited competition, indicating that SMEs with expertise in such electrical components may have a competitive advantage. Starkstrom Scotland, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Scotland, successfully secured this contract, showcasing potential for other SMEs to enter similar public procurement opportunities by leveraging niche product offerings and demonstrating capacity in specialised goods. This contract highlights the continuing demand for innovation and quality within the electronic equipment sector, presenting avenues for business expansion in supplying public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dunnet Head and Calf of Eday Control Cubicles

Notice Description

Supply of: Battery System Cubicle (1 No.) AtoN RTU Cubicle (1 No.) Solar Regulator Cubicle (1 No.) Optic Monitoring System Cubicle (1 No.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06629a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019728-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31710000 - Electronic equipment

31711100 - Electronic components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Lighthouse Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Starkstrom Scotland

Further Information

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