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Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement

THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE

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Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 12:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporation of Trinity House is initiating a procurement process titled "Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement" with the purpose of establishing a framework for the supply of marine lanterns. This procurement falls under the goods category within the public authority central government industry, and is particularly aimed at serving various Aids to Navigation (AtoNs) needs. Located in London, UK, the corporation has set forth this plan in the planning stage, with an engagement period for potential suppliers running from 15th June 2026 to 25th June 2026. Interested parties must submit their feedback by 30th June 2026. This open framework contract is planned to commence on 2nd November 2026 and may extend up to 2034, with a future notice expected by 31st October 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in the production and supply of marine lanterns compliant with IALA standards. Companies equipped to deliver products meeting the chromaticity and specification requirements outlined will find this framework agreement advantageous, as it extends collaborative prospects with both Trinity House and the Northern Lighthouse Board. The estimated contract value of £2,128,000 offers significant potential for suppliers specialising in navigation aids and related technologies, encouraging participation from businesses ready to leverage long-term framework agreements for enhanced market positioning and collaboration within the UK nautical sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Trinity House will be running this procurement to create a framework for the supply of marine lanterns, with a clause to allow the Northern Lighthouse Board to utilise the framework agreement, and to participate in evaluation. The two organisations use lanterns of various colours, sizes and ranges across various modes of Aids to Navigation (AtoNs). The units must meet IALA standards for chromaticity regions for all required colours. A link to the IALA website (below), can be used as a guide to our potential requirements. The contract term under an Open Framework will last a maximum of eight years. https://www.iala-aism.org/product/r0201/ If you wish to view examples of the specifications in order to assess your ability to meet our requirements, these can be viewed in the SQ of this tender using this link: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5T7389TC4 Alternatively contact us on etender@trinityhouse.co.uk and we will send them to you for review.

Planning Information

We are running a Request for Information (RFI) process for this requirement. All suppliers that are interested in this process, please email etender@trinityhouse.co.uk to express your interest, and a Request for Information pack will be sent to you. We would like you to review the documents and send us your feedback as soon as possible. Please see below for the RFI dates: 15th of June 2026 - 25th of June 2026 25th of June 2026 will be the final day a RFI can be requested. We would like all supplier replies to be received before 17:00 GMT 30th of June 2026 for our review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056198-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

31527210 - Lanterns

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,128,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 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
THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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