Contracting Authorities

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:

0131 473 3104

Website:

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

Organisation type:

MINISTRY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Below threshold - open competition

Dynamic market:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Refurbishment and Upgarde of Noup Head Lighthouse

Reference number:

ENPR/LNOU/2601

Main procurement category:

WORKS

Description:

The Works
The Civil and Electrical Bill of Quantities issued as part of this tender package detail all aspects of the project.

The main items of project work are as listed below: -
1.Carry out a full Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on all NLB operational buildings prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures” and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide.
2.The Principal Contractor is expected to test the existing ‘HCL’ fall arrest system and re-certify it, if necessary, before use. The Principal Contractor is to provide the Project Leader with all relevant test certification for record and audit purposes.
3.Establish temporary light.
4.Deliver all plant/materials/camp to NLB Oban packaged for helicopter underslinging.
5.Land plant/materials/camp on site and establish site.
6.Replacement of balcony handrail and metal deck floor in watch room.
7.Upgrade of electrical installation.
8.Upgrade of AtoN and power supply.
9.Full redecoration of the station.
10.Refurbishment of all NLB owned buildings including roof coverings.
11.De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps. The contractor must have a responsible person in attendance who has successfully passed a recognised Dangerous Goods training course. This is to confirm the method of packaging for the transportation of any dangerous goods (either by land, air or sea) is correct and in accordance with the relevant standards and that the accompanying paperwork is signed. Loads to be prepared as per NLB guidance for underslinging and clearance by NLV Pharos/helicopter. Take delivery of loads at NLB Oban.
12.The Principal Contractor is to supply the NLB Project Engineer with ‘as-built’ information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations.

During the proposed works, it is essential that the Aids to Navigation are not prevented from operating at any stage that they are required. Details will be provided on the basic operation of these items to allow the Contractor to prevent his operatives from affecting the Aids to Navigation.
For detailed description of the works refer to the Bill of Quantities.

Programme
All contractors must submit a detailed works programme, at tender stage, with a proposed work commencement date on site of 23 June 2026. We require flexibility on the programme to be able to cope with many variables including tides, weather etc. On award we agree a final programme of works.

It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visits will be conducted on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing attendance and names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site.
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 375,000 excluding VAT

GBP 450,000 including VAT

Contract value:

GBP 450,000 including VAT

Contract Details

Contract 1

Title:

Refurbishment and Upgrade of Noup Head Lighthouse

Reference number:

Not provided

Contract value:

GBP 354,847.8 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

Yes

Award decision date:

27/05/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

04/06/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

22/06/2026 to 31/03/2027

Main procurement category:

WORKS

CPV classifications:

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

45310000 - Electrical installation work.

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work.

45442100 - Painting work.

Delivery regions:

UKM - SCOTLAND

Supplier

Supplier:

RS Merriman Limited

Companies House:

SC142597

Address:

Garson Way
Stromness
KW16 3EF
UK

Email:

info@r-s-merriman.co.uk

Telephone:

01856 850105

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Other organisations

Not provided