---
title: "CONTROL CUBICLES - DUNNET HEAD LIGHTHOUSE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06014a"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# CONTROL CUBICLES - DUNNET HEAD LIGHTHOUSE

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06014a

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is initiating a procurement process for "Control Cubicles – Dunnet Head Lighthouse," focusing on the acquisition of electronic components required for efficient monitoring and control at this site. This tender, classified under the industry category of electronic components (CPV code 31711100), is situated at Dunnet Head Lighthouse, marking a unique opportunity for businesses in the Edinburgh region and across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines being the enquiry period ending on 14th January 2026 and the submission deadline on 21st January 2026. The contract will be implemented from 31st March 2026 to 31st August 2026, with an open procurement method below the threshold ensuring broad participation opportunities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic components, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality control and monitoring systems. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, underlining the tender's suitability for smaller, innovative enterprises. The competitive nature of this open procurement process, highlighting criteria based on cost, technical compliance, product quality, and delivery timing, allows businesses to leverage their strengths in quality assurance and project management. Successful bidders will gain the chance to collaborate with a central government public authority, potentially opening doors to future contracting opportunities with similar organisations.

## Notice

NLB have a requirement for one Charger Cubicle and one Monitoring Control (AtoN RTU) Cubicle to relay information about the lighthouse to NLB HQ. Dunnet Head Lighthouse stands on the 300-foot (91 m) cliff top of Easter Head on Dunnet Head and marks the most northerly point of the Scottish mainland. Only 6.75 miles across the Pentland Firth lies the nearest point of the Orkney Islands. We require the cubicle to be made as per Specification Table below and Specification Drawing Documents listed and included within the quote documentation. We will require a test inspection to be carried out by an NLB representative at the suppliers site on completion. Delivery will be to the NLB Oban depot, Gallanach Road, Oban, PA34 4LS. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Electronic-components./88A66WU2VG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/88A66WU2VG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001195-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711100 - Electronic components

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001195-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001195-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/88A66WU2VG
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Electronic-components./88A66WU2VG
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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