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CM19 - T0536 Bi GLA Marine Lantern Framework

Trinity House · Local or regional public body

In brief

Trinity House is looking for suppliers for this contract (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £2,128,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 4 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 1 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026

How bids are scored

Availability and suitability of units 25% · Advise TH of technological advancements 5% · Standard of quality management 10% · Quality of support and conformance certificates 20% · Warranty and Technical Support 10% · Financial Proposal - supply and delivery costs 20% · Social Values Equal Opportunity 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 1.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £2,128,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

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 [phone number removed] 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

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 9 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £2,128,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 1 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084299-2026

Last time this was bought

Marine Lantern Purchase

Won by: Hydrosphere UK Limited
Awarded: 9 April 2026
Value: Not stated, or split across lots
Contract ends: 7 May 2026

Matched on Trinity House, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Trinity HouseLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Asco9 contracts
Frank Armitt & Sons Ltd4 contracts
Lindsay Blee & Co Ltd4 contracts
Ian Williams Limited3 contracts
Bell Group Limited2 contracts
Hydrosphere UK Limited2 contracts
KPI Ocean Connect2 contracts
Arkance UK Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Trinity House

From notice 084299-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.