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Northern Lighthouse Board : Major Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse

  Northern Lighthouse Board has published this notice through Delta eSourcing

Notice Summary
Title: Major Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: Northern Lighthouse Board
Nature of contract: Works
Procedure: Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description: The primary objective of this project is to complete a full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse to preserve its structural condition, meet current safety standards, and maintain the reliable operation of the Aids to Navigation. The works will deliver a full internal and external repaint in line with the 10-year maintenance cycle, carry out essential repairs to metalwork, masonry, doors, windows and safety systems, and address any emerging defects. The outcome will extend the service life of the asset, reduce reactive maintenance requirements, and support a safe and functional environment for inspections and planned interventions. The works will be delivered with minimal disruption to operational services and in accordance with Northern Lighthouse Board procurement procedures and project governance requirements. Scope of contract This contract covers the full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse. The works include internal and external painting, repairs to masonry, metalwork, windows, doors, and other fabric elements, as well as servicing or replacement of access and safety fittings. This is a one-off project aimed at extending the operational life of the lighthouse and reducing future maintenance requirements. Details of What Is Being Procured The contract will include: •Fabrication of replacement footbridge. •Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities. •Set up the site. •Dismantle/ remove the existing footbridge. •Install replacement footbridge. •Remove redundant solar array support beams. •Carryout ventilation improvements. •Fabricate and install storm windows. •Remove external cable tray. •Prepare and redecorate the tower internally. •Prepare and redecorate the tower externally. •Replace existing rainwater goods. •Clear the site. Please note that there will be a site visit to allow Tenderers to view the works required prior to the closing date. 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 visit will be conducted 25 November 2025. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing and provide names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site
Published: 04/11/2025 14:02

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Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

Northern Lighthouse Board


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PMGV-7529-QWXG


Address:


84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
UK


Contact name:

Graham Allan


Email:

procurement@nlb.org.uk


Telephone:

0131 473 3130


Website:

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


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

No








Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Major Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse


Reference number:

ENPR/LPEL/2563


Main procurement category:

WORKS


Description:

The primary objective of this project is to complete a full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse to preserve its structural condition, meet current safety standards, and maintain the reliable operation of the Aids to Navigation.

The works will deliver a full internal and external repaint in line with the 10-year maintenance cycle, carry out essential repairs to metalwork, masonry, doors, windows and safety systems, and address any emerging defects. The outcome will extend the service life of the asset, reduce reactive maintenance requirements, and support a safe and functional environment for inspections and planned interventions.

The works will be delivered with minimal disruption to operational services and in accordance with Northern Lighthouse Board procurement procedures and project governance requirements.

Scope of contract
This contract covers the full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse. The works include internal and external painting, repairs to masonry, metalwork, windows, doors, and other fabric elements, as well as servicing or replacement of access and safety fittings. This is a one-off project aimed at extending the operational life of the lighthouse and reducing future maintenance requirements.

Details of What Is Being Procured

The contract will include:
•Fabrication of replacement footbridge.
•Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities.
•Set up the site.
•Dismantle/ remove the existing footbridge.
•Install replacement footbridge.
•Remove redundant solar array support beams.
•Carryout ventilation improvements.
•Fabricate and install storm windows.
•Remove external cable tray.
•Prepare and redecorate the tower internally.
•Prepare and redecorate the tower externally.
•Replace existing rainwater goods.
•Clear the site.

Please note that there will be a site visit to allow Tenderers to view the works required prior to the closing date. 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 visit will be conducted 25 November 2025. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing and provide names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991940463

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58582B427Z





Total value (estimated):


GBP 150,000 excluding VAT

GBP 180,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes




Contract dates (estimated):

25/01/2026 to 27/04/2026


CPV classifications:


45255400 - Fabrication work.

45440000 - Painting and glazing work.

45454100 - Restoration work.



Contract can be extended:

No



Delivery regions:


UKM - SCOTLAND



Award criteria:


Name: Provide a detailed statement on how your company intends to approach proposed works, / Weighting:

Name: Risk Assessments & Method Statements / Weighting:

Name: Provide a detailed Programme of Works / Weighting:







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission



Publication date of tender notice (estimated):

05/11/2025


Enquiry deadline:

24/11/2025 Time: 16:00


Tender submission deadline:

10/12/2025 Time: 14:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://nlb.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):

Not provided


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

No



Other organisations


Not provided

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Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

Northern Lighthouse Board


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PMGV-7529-QWXG


Address:


84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
UK


Contact name:

Graham Allan


Email:

procurement@nlb.org.uk


Telephone:

0131 473 3130


Website:

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


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

No








Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Major Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse


Reference number:

ENPR/LPEL/2563


Main procurement category:

WORKS


Description:

The primary objective of this project is to complete a full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse to preserve its structural condition, meet current safety standards, and maintain the reliable operation of the Aids to Navigation.

The works will deliver a full internal and external repaint in line with the 10-year maintenance cycle, carry out essential repairs to metalwork, masonry, doors, windows and safety systems, and address any emerging defects. The outcome will extend the service life of the asset, reduce reactive maintenance requirements, and support a safe and functional environment for inspections and planned interventions.

The works will be delivered with minimal disruption to operational services and in accordance with Northern Lighthouse Board procurement procedures and project governance requirements.

Scope of contract
This contract covers the full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse. The works include internal and external painting, repairs to masonry, metalwork, windows, doors, and other fabric elements, as well as servicing or replacement of access and safety fittings. This is a one-off project aimed at extending the operational life of the lighthouse and reducing future maintenance requirements.

Details of What Is Being Procured

The contract will include:
•Fabrication of replacement footbridge.
•Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities.
•Set up the site.
•Dismantle/ remove the existing footbridge.
•Install replacement footbridge.
•Remove redundant solar array support beams.
•Carryout ventilation improvements.
•Fabricate and install storm windows.
•Remove external cable tray.
•Prepare and redecorate the tower internally.
•Prepare and redecorate the tower externally.
•Replace existing rainwater goods.
•Clear the site.

Please note that there will be a site visit to allow Tenderers to view the works required prior to the closing date. 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 visit will be conducted 25 November 2025. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing and provide names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1003974798

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58582B427Z





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 121,164.01 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

Yes


Award decision date:

18/12/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

05/01/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

06/01/2026 to 31/03/2026


Main procurement category:

WORKS


CPV classifications:


45255400 - Fabrication work.

45440000 - Painting and glazing work.

45454100 - Restoration work.



Delivery regions:


UKM - SCOTLAND





Supplier




Supplier:

TRAC HLM Ltd


Companies House:

SC357275


Address:


Clydeside Farm, Lamington
Biggar
ML12 6HS
UK


Email:

david.mcnish@trac.com


Telephone:

44(0)1698 748700


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

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