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title: "Lanterns 13NM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05124f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# Lanterns 13NM

Buyer: COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05124f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Lanterns 13NM" project, initiated by the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses, known as the Northern Lighthouse Board, is located at George Street, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving Lanterns for lighthouse services. The contract reached the award stage, with SPX Aids to Navigation as the supplier following completion of the tender process. The crucial dates in this process included a tender period closing on 10th June 2025, with an award notice published on 15th July 2025. The legal basis for the tender adhered to the UKPGA 2023/54, conducted via an open, below-threshold competition. The successful contract commenced on 16th July 2025, expecting delivery within 4-8 weeks to the NLB Oban depot in Argyll.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the marine navigation aids sector, especially those skilled in manufacturing customisable LED lanterns compatible with the unique needs of lighthouse operations. SMEs with expertise in providing technologically advanced, environmentally robust products would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Such opportunities allow businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in providing essential goods that meet specific quality and technical standards, contributing to their growth and strengthening their market presence. The open competition format encourages wide participation, fostering innovation and competitiveness among suppliers.

## Notice

Northern Lighthouse Board have a requirement for a batch of 13nM Lanterns to be used for scheduled and unscheduled replacements of lanterns at Lighthouses. A purchase of eight white LED lanterns is required that are suitable for a marine environment, fully customisable flash character, automatic control via adjustable threshold PE cell , programmable via IR remote or PC, with 5m flexible rubber cable. Photometric testing report in accordance with IALA R0203 (E-200-3) (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities) would also be required and DDP (delivery duty paid) delivery incoterms for delivery to NLB Oban depot, Argyll, PA34 4LS. Delivery expected to be 4-8 weeks from receipt of purchase order. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=965970068

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039819-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000 |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPX AIDS TO NAVIGATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 31527210 - Lanterns
- 63724400 - Lighthouse services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039819-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020958-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039819-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020958-2025
  13th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=965970068
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/register/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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