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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

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 039419-2026

About the buyer

Trinity HouseLast 12 months

Procurements

106

Awards

76

Suppliers it has used most

From notice 039419-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.