Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Northern Lighthouse Board

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PMGV-7529-QWXG

Address:

84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
UK

Contact name:

Not provided

Email:

Procurement@nlb.org.uk

Telephone:

01314733131

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

MINISTRY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Below threshold - open competition

Dynamic market:

No

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse

Reference number:

ENPR/LPFE/2594

Main procurement category:

WORKS

Description:

The Point of Fethaland Lighthouse is situated on the most northerly tip of mainland Shetland and due to the location of this site, the majority of materials and equipment will be transported to and from site via NLB Ship and Helicopter. There will additionally be a requirement to use a 4x4 to access along the farm track from Isbister Farm during the works, with the final 1.5km being accessible on foot or by ATV (with landowners permission).
This project is to fully refurbish the lighthouse and former engine block structures including install of new safety fall-back gate at the top of the lightroom access ladder. The fence is to be stripped of existing wire and replaced like for like, re-suing the existing timber posts in situ.
The Works
Carry out full Asbestos Refurbishment/Demolition Survey
Deliver plant, materials, camp via helicopter
Set up site
Ensure H&S and signage
Removal and disposal of existing fence wiring and replace
Fabricate and install new aluminium safety fall-back gate and connect to existing aluminium handrail
Redecoration of Lighthouse station
Key Dates
05/03/2026             Issue Tender
19/03/2026 Site Visit
02/04/2026             Tender Return
13/04/2026             Tender Award
25/05/2026             Delivery of Plant/materials to Oban
07/06/2026             Loads transported to site
09/06/2026             Start of 5 day landing operation
29/10/2026            Start 5 day site clearance
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 75,000 excluding VAT

GBP 90,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

08/06/2026 to 03/11/2026

CPV classifications:

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work.

45442100 - Painting work.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKM - SCOTLAND

Award criteria:

Name: Capability & Project Information / Weighting: 60

Name: Project Costs / Weighting: 40

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

27/03/2026 Time: 15:00

Tender submission deadline:

02/04/2026 Time: 14:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

No

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

No

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