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Northern Lighthouse Board : Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve

  Northern Lighthouse Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
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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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 3134


Website:

https://www.nlb.org.uk/


Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

Not provided








Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve


Reference number:

ENPR/BSPE/2505


Main category:

SUPPLIES



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





Participation



Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No



Engagement



Engagement deadline:

02/07/2025


Engagement status:


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.



Submission



Publication date of tender notice (estimated):

28/07/2025



Other organisations


Not provided

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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:

Ruth Millan


Email:

Procurement@nlb.org.uk


Telephone:

0131 473 3104


Website:

https://www.nlb.org.uk/


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

No








Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve


Reference number:

ENPR/BSPE/2505


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES


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

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CSUY325TUG


CPV classifications:


34928430 - Beacons.

45255400 - Fabrication work.

45255410 - Offshore fabrication work.



Delivery regions:


UKM - SCOTLAND




Total value (estimated):


GBP 55,000 excluding VAT

GBP 66,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES




Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




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



Delivery regions:


UKM - SCOTLAND



Award criteria:


Name: Project Costs / Weighting: 40

Name: Capability and Project Information / Weighting: 60







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



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





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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