Buoy Lanterns

COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses, operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, have completed a procurement process for "Buoy Lanterns" required for managing lights, buoys, and beacons in Scottish and Isle of Man waters. The procurement was executed through a direct, below-threshold process without competition due to the specific needs of this public authority. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 53,047 gross, was awarded on 3rd June 2026 to SPX Aids to Navigation Oy, a Finland-based supplier. The contract period begins on 25th June 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category and was finalised with an award notice published on 24th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of navigation aids, particularly those specialising in lanterns, to engage with the public sector. Although this specific contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, potential suppliers in this industry can expect similar opportunities to arise, focusing on specialised, high-quality maritime equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing durable, compliant marine lanterns would be well-suited to compete in such tenders as the demand for maintaining safe navigation routes continues to grow.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Buoy Lanterns

Notice Description

NLB have a responsibility for the management of all lights, buoys and beacons within Scottish and Isle of Man waters, contributing to the prevention of accidents and incidents around the coastlines. We have a requirement for buoy lanterns, as per specification, to complete the buoy maintenance plan for 2026 and hold a small stock for any unforeseen outages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059374-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

31527210 - Lanterns

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,206 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS 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
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
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

SPX AIDS TO NAVIGATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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