Northern Lighthouse Board has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
| Notice Summary |
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| 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