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CM14 - GLA Marine Coating Systems
Trinity House · Central government
In brief
Trinity House has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £971,224 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 1.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Supply of Buoy and Vessel paint, split under 2 lots.
The objective is to identify coating systems that offer long-term protection in harsh marine environments while reducing maintenance needs and lifecycle costs.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 039419-2026
About the buyer
Trinity HouseLast 12 months
Procurements
106Awards
76Suppliers it has used most
- Asco11 contracts
- Ian Williams Limited5 contracts
- Lindsay Blee & Co Ltd5 contracts
- Frank Armitt & Sons Ltd4 contracts
- KPI Ocean Connect3 contracts
- Bell Group Limited2 contracts
- Everllence UK Limited2 contracts
- Hydrosphere UK Limited2 contracts
From notice 039419-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.