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Marine Oils, Lubricants and Chemicals

Trinity House

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Planning

09 Oct 2026 at 17:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trinity House intends to establish a framework agreement for the ongoing supply of marine oils, lubricants and chemicals used aboard its vessels. The fleet currently includes two multi-function tenders, THV Galatea and THV Patricia, and the rapid intervention vessel THV Alert. The requirement is for marine lubricants and related chemicals, including lubricating oils and lubricating agents, for use on vessels owned or operated by Trinity House. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. This is a central government public authority procurement for goods, supporting the continued operation and maintenance of Trinity House’s vessels.

The procurement is at the planning stage: Trinity House has stated its intention to buy, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It expects to use a framework agreement for one lot. The stated contract period is from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030, with an extension possible to 31 July 2031. The estimated value is £500,000 excluding VAT (£600,000 including VAT). Trinity House expects interested suppliers to express interest by 30 October 2026; it says those suppliers will be added to its tender list and sent a request for information. This date is for planned market engagement, not a deadline to submit a tender. Evaluation criteria have not yet been set out.

This planned requirement is suited to suppliers able to provide a continuing range of marine oils, lubricants and chemicals for a working vessel fleet. Suppliers with established marine-sector product knowledge, dependable supply and the capacity to support more than one vessel may be well placed when the requirement reaches the market. The scope covers vessels with different roles, including multi-function tenders and a rapid intervention vessel, so businesses should be prepared to supply products appropriate to varied onboard uses. Trinity House has not yet stated specific technical standards, accreditations, experience thresholds or evaluation priorities. The request for information is intended to engage interested suppliers ahead of the tender, giving potential providers a route to learn more about the requirement and inform its development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Oils, Lubricants and Chemicals

Notice Description

Trinity House intends to place a framework agreement for the ongoing supply of the marine oils, lubricants and chemicals used aboard each vessel either owned or operated by Trinity House, which to date, includes two multi-function tenders, THV GALATEA and THV PATRICIA, and a rapid intervention vessel THV ALERT.

Planning Information

All suppliers wishing to participate should submit their expression of interest to etender@trinityhouse.co.uk by 30th October 2026, they will then be added to the Field of Tender. A Request For Information document will be issued to all interested parties from etender@trinityhouse.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07852e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095848-2026
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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