---
title: "Marine Lantern Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRINITY HOUSE"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Marine Lantern Purchase

Buyer: TRINITY HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689a7

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## Summary

Trinity House, acting as a buyer within the central government sector, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of marine lanterns. This contract concerns the acquisition of 15 marine lanterns to boost stock. The tender, identified with the title "Marine Lantern Purchase," falls under the "goods" category and adheres to the legal framework described by the UKPGA 2023/54. Although the procurement method employed was direct, signifying no competitive elements due to it being below the threshold, the involved parties are located within the UK. The contract was active from 10 April 2026 to 7 May 2026, with signing occurring on 9 April 2026.

This tender offers unique opportunities for suppliers of maritime equipment or similar goods, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like Hydrosphere, the chosen supplier. As the procurement method was direct and the process already completed, future contracts with Trinity House may still allow businesses within the marine industry to establish themselves as reliable suppliers. Businesses focusing on specialised maritime products might find these public procurement routes lucrative given the potential for sustained growth through repeat purchases and stock replenishments. Trinity House's emphasis on stock acquisition suggests ongoing procurement opportunities within this industry sector.

## Notice

Purchase of 15 x Marine Lanterns for stock

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037099-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2026 - 7 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,718 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRINITY HOUSE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3N 4DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDROSPHERE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527210 - Lanterns

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 12:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037099-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037099-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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