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title: "Bi-Lateral GLA Aviation Services Project"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Bi-Lateral GLA Aviation Services Project

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb6cf1fa-8960-4b47-acd9-e79e43af0eab

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, in conjunction with the Corporation of Trinity House as the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs), has completed the procurement process for the Bi-Lateral GLA Aviation Services Project. The awarded contract, valued at £59,360,000, is for helicopter services intended to support their Marine Aids to Navigation Strategy until 2037. The project involves a reliable and weather-resilient helicopter service for navigation aid maintenance and quick responses to emergencies, covering the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and other territories. The procurement, conducted through a selective, negotiated procedure, has now reached the award stage, with the contract running from 14th July 2026 to 30th November 2039.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, by engaging in a long-term, specialised aviation services market. It is well-suited for companies with expertise in providing integrated aviation solutions, including passenger and cargo services. Additionally, businesses capable of deploying adaptable aviation operations in challenging weather and technical conditions could greatly benefit. The awarded supplier, PLM Dollar Group Ltd (trading as PDG Aviation Services), exemplifies the critical role smaller enterprises play in fulfilling such pivotal roles in government contracts.

## Notice

The procurement of the Northern Lighthouse Board and the Corporation of Trinity House (together the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs)) helicopter services support for their Marine Aids to Navigation Strategy to 2037 by providing the means to access and maintain their more remote Aids to Navigation. An effective helicopter service is a vital element in the provision of the GLAs' service to the mariner: a reliable, efficient and cost-effective network of marine Aids to Navigation. The required outcomes of this contract are: -A reliable, integrated, passenger and cargo (internal and underslung) service. -A helicopter service which is able to recover from weather, aircraft technical failure and other disruptions to planned activities -A service able to respond quickly and efficiently to casualties (light or other navigational aid failures) at any time and in any place in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. * Please note this contract is being procured as a Bi-GLA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93436fa-f579-43bd-9a6b-107041c1da86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2039 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,360,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLM DOLLAR GROUP LTD (TRADING AS PDG AVIATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93436fa-f579-43bd-9a6b-107041c1da86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93436fa-f579-43bd-9a6b-107041c1da86
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1035979269
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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