Northern Lighthouse Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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| Title: | Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | Scope: Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve NLB is looking for a supplier to fabrication an unlit beacon which will then be located on a tidal reef in the entry to Loch Spelve, Mull. The proposed replacement structure will consist of a Ø356mm x 10mm thick stainless steel tube x approximately 7m high. We require a skilled fabricator to carry out the scope of works as below •Purchase of fabrication materials •Fabrication of structure •Delivery of structure to NLB Oban Depot Full details of the will be provided within the tender documents and drawings. Timeline Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable. This is intended as a guide and, whilst the NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Issue of Invitation to Tender - 28 July 2025 Clarification deadline - 18 August 2025 Tender return deadline – 25 August 2025 Tender Award – 8 September 2025 Contract start - 12 September Delivery to Oban - 20 November 2025 |
| Published: | 11/06/2025 15:23 |
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Scope
Scope: Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve
Description:
Scope: Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve
NLB is looking for a supplier to fabrication an unlit beacon which will then be located on a tidal reef in the entry to Loch Spelve, Mull. The proposed replacement structure will consist of a Ø356mm x 10mm thick stainless steel tube x approximately 7m high.
We require a skilled fabricator to carry out the scope of works as below
•Purchase of fabrication materials
•Fabrication of structure
•Delivery of structure to NLB Oban Depot
Full details of the will be provided within the tender documents and drawings.
Timeline
Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable. This is intended as a guide and, whilst the NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time.
Issue of Invitation to Tender - 28 July 2025
Clarification deadline - 18 August 2025
Tender return deadline – 25 August 2025
Tender Award – 8 September 2025
Contract start - 12 September
Delivery to Oban - 20 November 2025
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Beacons./CSUY325TUG
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CSUY325TUG
Total value (estimated):
GBP 55,000 excluding VAT GBP 66,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
12/09/2025 to 20/11/2025
CPV Classifications:
34928430 - Beacons.
45255400 - Fabrication work.
45255410 - Offshore fabrication work.
Delivery regions:
UKM SCOTLAND
Engagement
Engagement deadline
02/07/2025
The engagement has not yet been carried out.Engagement process description:
NLB are looking for suppliers to note interest for these works. Those interested will receive access to the tender documents in July once published.
Please note interest by 2 July 2025 to Procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the email address to which the invite should be sent once the tender has been advertised.
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board, PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom
Tel. 0131 473 3134, Email: Procurement@nlb.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.nlb.org.uk/
Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None
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Scope
Description: Scope: Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve
We require a skilled fabricator to carry out the scope of works as below
•Purchase of fabrication materials
•Fabrication of structure
•Delivery of structure to NLB Oban Depot
Proposed Works
Fabricate a 7.5m high x Ø 457mm x 12mm thick Circular Hollow Section (CHS) stainless steel main support column as detailed on Northern Lighthouse Board drawings:
C-SPE-002 - Structural Fabrication Details
C-SPE-003 – Fixing Schedule and Fixing Hole Template
On completion of the fabrication works an inspection visit will be carried out by the Project Leader and/or his representative to inspect individual structural members for acceptability prior to delivery of the structure to the Northern Lighthouse Board, Oban Depot.
The delivery and transportation of all components and other commodities to NLB (Oban) Base shall be made prior to 20 November 2025.
Full details of the will be provided within the tender document, bill of quantities and drawings.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=966034702
Total value (estimated):
GBP 55,000 excluding VAT GBP 66,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
12/09/2025 to 20/11/2025
CPV Classifications:
34928430 - Beacons. 45255400 - Fabrication work. 45255410 - Offshore fabrication work.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
UKM SCOTLAND
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Project Costs / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Capability and Project Information / Weighting: 60
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated): 28/07/2025 Tender submission deadline: 25/08/2025 Time: 14:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.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 3104, Email: Procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact: Ruth Millan
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.nlb.org.uk/
Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None