Scope
Description
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)
To view this notice, please click here:
https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=948162603
Total value (estimated)
- £868,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
- Possible extension to 9 October 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31527210 - Lanterns
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 July 2025
Enquiry deadline
31 July 2025, 1:00am
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 1:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability and suitability of units that meet IALA standards. advise how they intend to keep pace with technological advancements and demonstrate new product development processes | Long criteria description |
Quality | 30% |
| Quality and relevance of supporting information, including, conformity certificates, health & safety policies and insurance information | Long criteria description |
Quality | 20% |
| Financial proposal. This must include costs and lead times to the locations requested, and an annual price adjustment methodology. Please complete Annex 6 - Cost Schedule | Long criteria description |
Price | 20% |
| Standard and detail provided of organisational quality management policies and processes including resolving non-conformance issues, with an estimate of a completion timespan | Long criteria description |
Quality | 10% |
| (1) Confirm acceptance of the Terms and Conditions. | Long criteria description |
Quality | 10% |
| Equal Opportunity Policy Outcome: Tackle Economic Inequality | Long criteria description |
Cost | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.iala.int/product/r0201/
This link will provide the IALA standards expected for chromaticity as per statement of requirement
R0201 Marine Signal Lights-Colours (E200-1) - IALA AISM (iala-aism.org)
Contracting authority
Trinity House
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWM-8968-LPJY
TRINITY HOUSE
LONDON
EC3N 4DH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government