---
title: "Buoy Lanterns"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc0c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# Buoy Lanterns

Buyer: COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc0c

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## Summary

The Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses, operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, have completed a procurement process for "Buoy Lanterns" required for managing lights, buoys, and beacons in Scottish and Isle of Man waters. The procurement was executed through a direct, below-threshold process without competition due to the specific needs of this public authority. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 53,047 gross, was awarded on 3rd June 2026 to SPX Aids to Navigation Oy, a Finland-based supplier. The contract period begins on 25th June 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category and was finalised with an award notice published on 24th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of navigation aids, particularly those specialising in lanterns, to engage with the public sector. Although this specific contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, potential suppliers in this industry can expect similar opportunities to arise, focusing on specialised, high-quality maritime equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing durable, compliant marine lanterns would be well-suited to compete in such tenders as the demand for maintaining safe navigation routes continues to grow.

## Notice

NLB have a responsibility for the management of all lights, buoys and beacons within Scottish and Isle of Man waters, contributing to the prevention of accidents and incidents around the coastlines. We have a requirement for buoy lanterns, as per specification, to complete the buoy maintenance plan for 2026 and hold a small stock for any unforeseen outages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059374-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,206 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527210 - Lanterns

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059374-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059374-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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