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title: "Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b500"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE"
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# Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b500

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## Summary

The Corporation of Trinity House is initiating a procurement process titled "Bi-GLA Marine Lantern Framework Agreement" with the purpose of establishing a framework for the supply of marine lanterns. This procurement falls under the goods category within the public authority central government industry, and is particularly aimed at serving various Aids to Navigation (AtoNs) needs. Located in London, UK, the corporation has set forth this plan in the planning stage, with an engagement period for potential suppliers running from 15th June 2026 to 25th June 2026. Interested parties must submit their feedback by 30th June 2026. This open framework contract is planned to commence on 2nd November 2026 and may extend up to 2034, with a future notice expected by 31st October 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in the production and supply of marine lanterns compliant with IALA standards. Companies equipped to deliver products meeting the chromaticity and specification requirements outlined will find this framework agreement advantageous, as it extends collaborative prospects with both Trinity House and the Northern Lighthouse Board. The estimated contract value of £2,128,000 offers significant potential for suppliers specialising in navigation aids and related technologies, encouraging participation from businesses ready to leverage long-term framework agreements for enhanced market positioning and collaboration within the UK nautical sector.

## Notice

Trinity House will be running this procurement to create a framework for the supply of marine lanterns, with a clause to allow the Northern Lighthouse Board to utilise the framework agreement, and to participate in evaluation. The two organisations use lanterns of various colours, sizes and ranges across various modes of Aids to Navigation (AtoNs). The units must meet IALA standards for chromaticity regions for all required colours. A link to the IALA website (below), can be used as a guide to our potential requirements. The contract term under an Open Framework will last a maximum of eight years. https://www.iala-aism.org/product/r0201/ If you wish to view examples of the specifications in order to assess your ability to meet our requirements, these can be viewed in the SQ of this tender using this link: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5T7389TC4 Alternatively contact us on etender@trinityhouse.co.uk and we will send them to you for review.

### Planning Information

We are running a Request for Information (RFI) process for this requirement. All suppliers that are interested in this process, please email etender@trinityhouse.co.uk to express your interest, and a Request for Information pack will be sent to you. We would like you to review the documents and send us your feedback as soon as possible. Please see below for the RFI dates:
15th of June 2026 - 25th of June 2026 
25th of June 2026 will be the final day a RFI can be requested. We would like all supplier replies to be received before 17:00 GMT 30th of June 2026 for our review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056198-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,128,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CORPORATION OF 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527210 - Lanterns

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 12:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056198-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056198-2026
  15th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5T7389TC4
- https://www.iala-aism.org/product/r0201/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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