Northern Lighthouse Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | Introduction The purpose of this commission is to appoint a specialist structural inspector to undertake comprehensive detailed condition and defect survey of a multi span reinforced concrete structure, identifying all structural and durability defects, assess their significance, and provide a full written report including recommended remedial works, priorities, and estimates of costs. Due to the location and nature of the structure it will be the responsibility of appointed surveyor to arrange safe access to touch each element of the structure, particularly the underside of bridge decks. These elements are at height and above a tidal water course. During lighthouse refurbishment works in 2024 it was noted there were areas of the underside of the concrete deck which will require thorough inspection as it appears to have areas of loose or spalled concrete. The decision has been made to have a Principal Bridge Inspection undertaken covering all areas of the structure to provide a detailed condition report highlighting all works needed on a priority basis including cost estimates for repairs. Due to the extent and nature of the defects reported it has been decided a specialist survey be undertaken by a competent specialist structural engineer to provide a detailed report on the overall asset condition of each element of the structure. Highlighting any defects including their extent and remediation works required including anticipated repair methods and costs. Please refer to quotation documents for full scope of requirements |
| Published: | 04/02/2026 18:05 |
Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse
Contracting authority
- 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:
- Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse
- Reference number:
- ENAS/LBUC/2590
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- Introduction
The purpose of this commission is to appoint a specialist structural inspector to undertake comprehensive detailed condition and defect survey of a multi span reinforced concrete structure, identifying all structural and durability defects, assess their significance, and provide a full written report including recommended remedial works, priorities, and estimates of costs. Due to the location and nature of the structure it will be the responsibility of appointed surveyor to arrange safe access to touch each element of the structure, particularly the underside of bridge decks. These elements are at height and above a tidal water course.
During lighthouse refurbishment works in 2024 it was noted there were areas of the underside of the concrete deck which will require thorough inspection as it appears to have areas of loose or spalled concrete. The decision has been made to have a Principal Bridge Inspection undertaken covering all areas of the structure to provide a detailed condition report highlighting all works needed on a priority basis including cost estimates for repairs. Due to the extent and nature of the defects reported it has been decided a specialist survey be undertaken by a competent specialist structural engineer to provide a detailed report on the overall asset condition of each element of the structure. Highlighting any defects including their extent and remediation works required including anticipated repair methods and costs.
Please refer to quotation documents for full scope of requirements
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Architectural%2C-engineering-and-surveying-services./7UQ2P436K5
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7UQ2P436K5 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 30,000 excluding VAT
GBP 36,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 09/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
- CPV classifications:
71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services.
71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures.- Contract can be extended:
- No
- Delivery regions:
UKM - SCOTLAND- Award criteria:
Name: Financial Aspects / Weighting: 30
Name: Capability and Project Information / Weighting: 70
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 11/02/2026 Time: 1600
- Tender submission deadline:
- 18/02/2026 Time: 1400
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- https://www.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):
- No
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
- No
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided
Award Notice
Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse
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:
- Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse
- Reference number:
- ENAS/LBUC/2590
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- Introduction
The purpose of this commission is to appoint a specialist structural inspector to undertake comprehensive detailed condition and defect survey of a multi span reinforced concrete structure, identifying all structural and durability defects, assess their significance, and provide a full written report including recommended remedial works, priorities, and estimates of costs. Due to the location and nature of the structure it will be the responsibility of appointed surveyor to arrange safe access to touch each element of the structure, particularly the underside of bridge decks. These elements are at height and above a tidal water course.
During lighthouse refurbishment works in 2024 it was noted there were areas of the underside of the concrete deck which will require thorough inspection as it appears to have areas of loose or spalled concrete. The decision has been made to have a Principal Bridge Inspection undertaken covering all areas of the structure to provide a detailed condition report highlighting all works needed on a priority basis including cost estimates for repairs. Due to the extent and nature of the defects reported it has been decided a specialist survey be undertaken by a competent specialist structural engineer to provide a detailed report on the overall asset condition of each element of the structure. Highlighting any defects including their extent and remediation works required including anticipated repair methods and costs.
Please refer to quotation documents for full scope of requirements
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1022125471
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7UQ2P436K5 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 30,000 excluding VAT
GBP 36,000 including VAT
- Contract value:
- GBP 36,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
- Title:
- Not provided
- Reference number:
- Not provided
- Contract value:
- GBP 12,750 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- Yes
- Award decision date:
- 06/03/2026
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 17/03/2026
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 18/03/2026 to 23/03/2026
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services.
71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures.- Delivery regions:
UKM - SCOTLAND
Supplier
- Supplier:
- WSP UK Limited
- Companies House:
- 01383511
- Address:
Amber Court, William Armstrong Drive
Newcastle
NE4 7YQ
UK- Email:
- ben.macdonald1@wsp.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided