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CM19 - T0536 Bi GLA Marine Lantern Framework

Trinity House

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07 Sep 2026 at 11:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trinity House is procuring a closed framework for marine lanterns used as aids to navigation, with the Northern Lighthouse Board permitted to use the arrangement and take part in evaluation. The requirement covers lanterns in different colours, sizes and ranges, for use across various operating modes. Units must meet International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities standards for chromaticity regions covering all required colours. The goods category is navigation equipment and lanterns (CPV 31527210). Delivery is required across the United Kingdom. Suppliers should be able to provide suitable marine signal lights for the operational requirements of both UK general lighthouse authorities, supporting safe navigation and replacement or continuing supply of lantern equipment.

The procurement has reached tender: Trinity House invited offers through an open procedure for a single-lot framework. The framework may award contracts with or without reopening competition, using the most advantageous tender or quotation. Enquiries were due by 1 October 2026 at 12:00, and offers by 7 October 2026 at 12:00. The evaluation decision was due by 30 November 2026. The framework is planned to run from 4 January 2027 to 31 December 2034. Its estimated value is £2,128,000 excluding VAT, or £2,553,600 including VAT. Evaluation weights are 25% availability and suitability, 20% conformance certificates and support, 20% price, 10% quality management, 10% warranty and technical support, 10% social value, and 5% technology updates.

This opportunity suits suppliers of marine lanterns, navigation lights or specialist aids-to-navigation equipment, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Strong candidates will have the manufacturing or distribution capacity to supply lanterns in varied colours, sizes, ranges and operating modes over a long-term framework, while maintaining reliable availability and suitability of units. They will need robust quality-management arrangements, evidence of conformance with the required IALA chromaticity standards, and the ability to provide supporting certificates. The requirement also favours suppliers offering dependable warranties, responsive technical support and advice on technological developments. Commercial competitiveness matters through supply and delivery costs, while bidders must also address the stated social-value requirement on equal opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM19 - T0536 Bi GLA Marine Lantern Framework

Notice Description

This contract is to cover the requirements of Trinity House with a clause to allow Northern Lighthouse Board to utilise the framework agreement, and to participate in evaluation. The two GLAs 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, will be included within the tender documents: R0201 Marine Signal Lights-Colours (E200-1) - IALA AISM (iala-aism.org) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Trinity House Procurement Portal portal at: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-LONDON:-Navigation-equipment./9V2EQAXVT3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9V2EQAXVT3 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-LONDON:-Lanterns./M5T7389TC4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5T7389TC4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f341
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084299-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,128,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
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
Trinity House
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Postcode Area
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

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