Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Lighthouse Board
84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
Contact
Graham Allan
Telephone
+44 1314733130
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
one.1) Name and addresses
Corporation of Trinity House
Tower Hill
London
EC3N 4DH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Commissioners of Irish Lights
Harbour Road, Dun Laoghair
Dublin
A96 H500
Country
Ireland
Region code
IE - Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Marine Aids to Navigation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MARINE SOLAR PANELS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND
Reference number
GLA/SOLA/2262
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09330000 - Solar energy
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This opportunity defines requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. This contract is SUPPLY ONLY. Modules will be installed by GLAs on remote, unmanned stations, vessels and buoys in coastal environments to serve as the power supply for marine aids to navigation (AtoN). Long-term reliable operation of the equipment at these locations is essential.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,345,200
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This shall be a call-off contract available to the GLAs, to be conducted under PCR2015. It is estimated that 800 PV Units will be required annually for 4 years. This does not constitute a commitment to spend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Please demonstrate suitability of proposed product based upon the specification and ability to achieve desired results according to requirements. / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Please outline organisational quality policies and processes. / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Please demonstrate quality of testing and reports through the manufacturing process and product lifecycle. / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Provide details of ongoing/upcoming organisational improvements and innovations regarding the GLA requirement, and the marine environment. / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Please provide details of lead times, minimum orders and approach to stock management. For guidance, please see section above ‘Lead Times and Stock Management’. / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Please describe technical support which is available to customers through life / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: Please provide 3 references of customers who have utilised your products in similar application to the GLAs, or an in a comparative environment. / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Proposed prices for the supply of fully compliant solar panels, including delivery or freight costs. / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Variants and Options will be considered, as long as a compliant solution is also offered.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-005228
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
GLA/SOLA/2262
Title
TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF SOLAR PANELS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND REFERENCE: GLA/SOLA/2262
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Solar Capture Technologies Ltd
PV Technology Centre,, Albert Street,
Blyth
NE24 1LZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07893854
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,345,200
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961677851 GO Reference: GO-2025819-PRO-31908363
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Department for Transport
London
SW1P 4DR
Country
United Kingdom