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title: "CM19 - T0536 Bi GLA Marine Lantern Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f341"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Trinity House"
published: "2026-09-07"
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# CM19 - T0536 Bi GLA Marine Lantern Framework

Buyer: Trinity House  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f341

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## Summary

Trinity House is procuring a closed framework for marine lanterns used as aids to navigation, with the Northern Lighthouse Board permitted to use the arrangement and take part in evaluation. The requirement covers lanterns in different colours, sizes and ranges, for use across various operating modes. Units must meet International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities standards for chromaticity regions covering all required colours. The goods category is navigation equipment and lanterns (CPV 31527210). Delivery is required across the United Kingdom. Suppliers should be able to provide suitable marine signal lights for the operational requirements of both UK general lighthouse authorities, supporting safe navigation and replacement or continuing supply of lantern equipment.

The procurement has reached tender: Trinity House invited offers through an open procedure for a single-lot framework. The framework may award contracts with or without reopening competition, using the most advantageous tender or quotation. Enquiries were due by 1 October 2026 at 12:00, and offers by 7 October 2026 at 12:00. The evaluation decision was due by 30 November 2026. The framework is planned to run from 4 January 2027 to 31 December 2034. Its estimated value is £2,128,000 excluding VAT, or £2,553,600 including VAT. Evaluation weights are 25% availability and suitability, 20% conformance certificates and support, 20% price, 10% quality management, 10% warranty and technical support, 10% social value, and 5% technology updates.

This opportunity suits suppliers of marine lanterns, navigation lights or specialist aids-to-navigation equipment, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Strong candidates will have the manufacturing or distribution capacity to supply lanterns in varied colours, sizes, ranges and operating modes over a long-term framework, while maintaining reliable availability and suitability of units. They will need robust quality-management arrangements, evidence of conformance with the required IALA chromaticity standards, and the ability to provide supporting certificates. The requirement also favours suppliers offering dependable warranties, responsive technical support and advice on technological developments. Commercial competitiveness matters through supply and delivery costs, while bidders must also address the stated social-value requirement on equal opportunity.

## Notice

This contract is to cover the requirements of Trinity House with a clause to allow Northern Lighthouse Board to utilise the framework agreement, and to participate in evaluation. The two GLAs 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, will be included within the tender documents: R0201 Marine Signal Lights-Colours (E200-1) - IALA AISM (iala-aism.org) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Trinity House Procurement Portal portal at: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-LONDON:-Navigation-equipment./9V2EQAXVT3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9V2EQAXVT3 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-LONDON:-Lanterns./M5T7389TC4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5T7389TC4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084299-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,128,000 |
| Lots value | £2,128,000 |
| 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 | Trinity House |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | 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

- 7 Sep 2026 at 11:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084299-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084299-2026
  7th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9V2EQAXVT3
- https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5T7389TC4
- https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-LONDON:-Navigation-equipment./9V2EQAXVT3
- https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-LONDON:-Lanterns./M5T7389TC4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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