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:

Not provided

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Minor Refurbishment of North Rona Lighthouse

Reference number:

ENPR/LNRO/2673

Main procurement category:

WORKS

Description:

The Site
North Rona Lighthouse is situated on a remote island that lies 71 kilometres (44 mi) northeast of Butt of Lewis and 16 km (10 miles) east of Sula Sgeir. More isolated than St Kilda, it is the remotest island in the British Isles to have ever been permanently inhabited.

The lighthouse compound is on the southeast of the island and comprises 3 buildings; the lighthouse tower, the engine block, and the accommodation block.

The main body of work for this site includes replacing seals on the GRP buildings, painting the lighthouse tower, and provision of a replacement door. Additional works are being carried out to extend the life of the station and to ensure the buildings remain watertight.

The only means of access is by helicopter and set dates have been provided by NLB. Please refer to tender document for dates. First landing date 30/09/2026

The Contractor will need to provide a team of 2 people for the landing, mid-visit, load preparation, and clearing blocks. A minimum 3 people / 4 maximum for each site block (No’s 1 and 3 thru 5). Workers will be left on station to stay and will be shown how to run and operate the engine for the accommodation block.

The Works
The proposed works will comprise of minor civil maintenance repair works and the application of decorative / protective coatings to the structures.

More specifically, the main items of work (which may not be completed in this order depending on the Contractor’s methods and programme) are as follows:

•Mobilise to site and establish Contractor base in accommodation block
•Wash down structures and remove marine growth
•Carry out fibreglass repairs
•Replace broken slabs
•Prepare and paint the lighthouse structure
•Install new water tank
•Undertake fencing works
•Prepare loads for flying and clear the site

Please refer to tender documents for the full scope of work.
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 150,000 excluding VAT

GBP 180,000 including VAT

Contract value:

GBP 180,000 including VAT

Contract Details

Contract 1

Title:

Not provided

Reference number:

Not provided

Contract value:

GBP 150,187.5 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

Yes

Award decision date:

Not provided

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

05/08/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

30/09/2026 to 19/03/2027

Main procurement category:

WORKS

CPV classifications:

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

45442100 - Painting work.

Delivery regions:

UKM - SCOTLAND

Supplier

Supplier:

TRAC HLM Limited

Companies House:

SC357275

Address:

Clydeside Farm, Lamington
Biggar
ML12 6HS
UK

Email:

highlevelmaintenance@trac.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Key performance indicators:

Not provided

Associated documents:

Not provided

Other organisations

Not provided