Northern Lighthouse Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Installation of Loch Spelve Beacon |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| Nature of contract: | Works |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a supplier to install a new unlit beacon in the Loch Spelve sea loch on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull. It will be located in the channel to Loch Spelve at Latitude 56° 23.230’N, Longitude 005° 42.012’W. Brief overview The unlit beacon is a 7.5m high stainless steel pole structure. The structure will be wrapped with a green GRP sleeve, and a green top mark fitted to the top plate to act as a day mark for navigational purposes. The pre-fabricated stainless steel beacon structure will be connected to the sea bed using 12 no. M30 stainless steel threaded holding down bolts which will anchored into bedrock with high-performance injectable adhesive mortar. We require a skilled contractor to carry out the scope of works below: •Attend mandatory site visit to the site, estimated to be between 9-10th September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location. To be confirmed. •Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will install this beacon at Loch Spelve, taking into account tidal changes and location challenges. •Full installation of the beacon at this location and completion testing. We are looking for contractors to provide their interest for this project at this time, full details of the project scope and tender requirements, along with supporting documentation of a bill of quantities and drawings shall be in the invitation to tender documentation. Timeline of project Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Issue of Invitation to Tender – by 25th August 2025 Proposed mandatory site visit Loch Spelve, Isle of Mull – 9th or 10th September 2025 Clarification deadline for suppliers – 17th September 2025 Tender return deadline – 30th September 2025 Tender Award – by 20th October 2025 Site mobilisation – 3rd January 2025 Completion of project – By end March 2025 |
| Published: | 13/08/2025 18:35 |
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Scope
Scope: Installation of Loch Spelve Beacon
Description:
Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a supplier to install a new unlit beacon in the Loch Spelve sea loch on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull. It will be located in the channel to Loch Spelve at Latitude 56° 23.230’N, Longitude 005° 42.012’W.
Brief overview
The unlit beacon is a 7.5m high stainless steel pole structure. The structure will be wrapped with a green GRP sleeve, and a green top mark fitted to the top plate to act as a day mark for navigational purposes. The pre-fabricated stainless steel beacon structure will be connected to the sea bed using 12 no. M30 stainless steel threaded holding down bolts which will anchored into bedrock with high-performance injectable adhesive mortar.
We require a skilled contractor to carry out the scope of works below:
•Attend mandatory site visit to the site, estimated to be between 9-10th September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location. To be confirmed.
•Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will install this beacon at Loch Spelve, taking into account tidal changes and location challenges.
•Full installation of the beacon at this location and completion testing.
We are looking for contractors to provide their interest for this project at this time, full details of the project scope and tender requirements, along with supporting documentation of a bill of quantities and drawings shall be in the invitation to tender documentation.
Timeline of project
Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time.
Issue of Invitation to Tender – by 25th August 2025
Proposed mandatory site visit Loch Spelve, Isle of Mull – 9th or 10th September 2025
Clarification deadline for suppliers – 17th September 2025
Tender return deadline – 30th September 2025
Tender Award – by 20th October 2025
Site mobilisation – 3rd January 2025
Completion of project – By end March 2025
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Beacons./856X523Q55
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/856X523Q55
Total value (estimated):
GBP 140,000 excluding VAT GBP 168,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
20/10/2025 to 31/03/2026
CPV Classifications:
34928430 - Beacons.
43132100 - Drilling machinery.
43310000 - Civil engineering machinery.
44111800 - Mortar (construction).
45244000 - Marine construction works.
45244100 - Marine installations.
Delivery regions:
UKM6 Highlands and Islands
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24/08/2025
The engagement has not yet been carried out.Engagement process description:
NLB are looking for suppliers to note interest for these works. Those interested parties will receive an invite and access the full tender documents once they are published later in August. Please can you note your interest by 24th August 2025 to procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the email address to which the invite should be sent once the documents are ready.
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board, PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom
Tel. 0131 473 3131, Email: procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact: Lindsey Wilkinson
Address of the buyer profile: www.nlb.org.uk
Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None
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Scope
Description: Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a supplier to install a new unlit beacon in the Loch Spelve sea loch on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull. It will be located in the channel to Loch Spelve at Latitude 56° 23.230’N, Longitude 005° 42.012’W.
Brief overview
The unlit beacon is a 7.5m high stainless steel pole structure. The structure will be wrapped with a green GRP sleeve, and a green top mark fitted to the top plate to act as a day mark for navigational purposes. The pre-fabricated stainless steel beacon structure will be connected to the sea bed using 12 no. M30 stainless steel threaded holding down bolts which will anchored into bedrock with high-performance injectable adhesive mortar.
We require a skilled contractor to carry out their submission as below:
•Attend mandatory site visit to the site, estimated to be between 9-10th September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location. To be confirmed.
•Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will install this beacon at Loch Spelve, taking into account tidal changes and location challenges.
•Full installation of the beacon at this location and completion testing by end March 2026.
Full details of the project scope and tender requirements, along with supporting documentation of a bill of quantities and drawings shall be in the invitation to tender documentation.
Timeline of project
Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time.
Issue of Invitation to Tender – 29th August 2025
Proposed mandatory site visit Loch Spelve, Isle of Mull – 9th September 2025
Clarification deadline for suppliers – 23rd September 2025
Tender return deadline – 30th September 2025
Tender Award – by 20th October 2025
Site mobilisation – 3rd January 2026
Completion of project – By end March 2026
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976779815
Total value (estimated):
GBP 140,000 excluding VAT GBP 168,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
20/10/2025 to 31/03/2026
CPV Classifications:
34928430 - Beacons. 43132100 - Drilling machinery. 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery. 44111800 - Mortar (construction). 45244000 - Marine construction works. 45244100 - Marine installations.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
UKM6 Highlands and Islands
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Completion of Bill of Quantities / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Technical and Capability completion / Weighting: 70
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 05/09/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 30/09/2025 Time: 14:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No
Procedure
Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board, PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom
Tel. 0131 473 3131, Email: procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact: Lindsey Wilkinson
Address of the buyer profile: www.nlb.org.uk
Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None