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

Northern Lighthouse Board · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:56.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Solar Capture Technologies Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£2.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jun 2025
Award ID
049921-2025-GLA/SOLA/2262-1
Status
active
Identifier
07893854
Location
Blyth, UK, NE24 1LZ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV09330000 — Solar energy

Lots

  • 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.£900k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
GLA/SOLA/2262
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Cross Border Law
Scots
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
8 Apr 2025, 16:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
8 Apr 2025, 16:00

Tender Period

Ends
8 Apr 2025, 15:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
09330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Solar energy

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
900,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Variants and Options will be considered, as long as a compliant solution is also offered.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Please demonstrate suitability of proposed product based upon the specification and ability to achieve desired results according to requirements. 
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
Please outline organisational quality policies and processes. 
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Please demonstrate quality of testing and reports through the manufacturing process and product lifecycle. 
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 4
Name
Provide details of ongoing/upcoming organisational improvements and innovations regarding the GLA requirement, and the marine environment. 
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
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’.
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Please describe technical support which is available to customers through life
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 7
Name
Please provide 3 references of customers who have utilised your products in similar application to the GLAs, or an in a comparative environment.
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 8
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 9
Name
Proposed prices for the supply of fully compliant solar panels, including delivery or freight costs. 
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
UNITED KINGDOM

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
UK
Entry 4
Region
UK
Entry 5
Region
UK
Entry 6
Region
UK
Entry 7
Region
UK
Entry 8
Region
UK

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-3008
Name
Northern Lighthouse Board

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH2 3DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
84 George Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Marine Aids to Navigation

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Lighthouse Board

Contact

Name
Graham Allan
Telephone
+44 1314733130
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-138092
Name
Corporation of Trinity House

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC3N 4DH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Tower Hill

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Corporation of Trinity House

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-139105
Name
Commissioners of Irish Lights

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
IE
Locality
Dublin
Postal Code
A96 H500
Country Name
Ireland
Street Address
Harbour Road, Dun Laoghair

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Commissioners of Irish Lights

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-6043
Name
Department for Transport

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Transport
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-158413
Name
Solar Capture Technologies Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Blyth
Postal Code
NE24 1LZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
PV Technology Centre,, Albert Street,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
07893854
Legal Name
Solar Capture Technologies Ltd
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-38071
Name
Department for Transport

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Transport

Award information

Award 1
Id
049921-2025-GLA/SOLA/2262-1
Title
TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF SOLAR PANELS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND REFERENCE: GLA/SOLA/2262
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-158413
Name
Solar Capture Technologies Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
049921-2025-GLA/SOLA/2262-1
Title
TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF SOLAR PANELS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND REFERENCE: GLA/SOLA/2262
Status
active
Award ID
049921-2025-GLA/SOLA/2262-1
Date Signed
25 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
2,345,200
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UK · EH2 3DA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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