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Contract Award Notice

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MARINE SOLAR PANELS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

  • First published: 20 August 2025
  • Last modified: 20 August 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04e251
Published by:
Northern Lighthouse Board
Authority ID:
AA32832
Publication date:
20 August 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Northern Lighthouse Board

84 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 3DA

UK

Contact person: Graham Allan

Telephone: +44 1314733130

E-mail: procurement@nlb.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.nlb.org.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/

I.1) Name and addresses

Corporation of Trinity House

Tower Hill

London

EC3N 4DH

UK

E-mail: enquiries@trinityhouse.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/

I.1) Name and addresses

Commissioners of Irish Lights

Harbour Road, Dun Laoghair

Dublin

A96 H500

IE

E-mail: info@irishlights.ie

NUTS: IE

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.irishlights.ie/

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Marine Aids to Navigation

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.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

II.1.2) Main CPV code

09330000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 2 345 200.00  GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Please demonstrate suitability of proposed product based upon the specification and ability to achieve desired results according to requirements.  / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Please outline organisational quality policies and processes.  / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Please demonstrate quality of testing and reports through the manufacturing process and product lifecycle.  / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Provide details of ongoing/upcoming organisational improvements and innovations regarding the GLA requirement, and the marine environment.  / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: 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: Please describe technical support which is available to customers through life / Weighting: 0

Quality criterion: 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: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion: Proposed prices for the supply of fully compliant solar panels, including delivery or freight costs.  / Weighting: 30

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-005228

Section V: 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

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25/06/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Solar Capture Technologies Ltd

07893854

PV Technology Centre,, Albert Street,

Blyth

NE24 1LZ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 345 200.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.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

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Department for Transport

London

SW1P 4DR

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

19/08/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
09330000 Solar energy Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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