Tender

GB-Edinburgh: Dubh Artach Lighthouse Entrance Platform

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) has initiated an open tender for the project titled "GB-Edinburgh: Dubh Artach Lighthouse Entrance Platform." This procurement process, classified under structural steel erection work (CPV: 45262400), involves the manufacture of a replacement entrance platform for the Dubh Artach Lighthouse, located off the West Coast of Scotland. The procurement is in the Tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 7th March 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 24th March 2025 and end by 16th May 2025, with delivery required at NLB's Oban depot, Gallanach Road, PA34 4LS. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in structural steel fabrication and erection. Companies in this industry can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio by demonstrating their capability to meet detailed fabrication specifications and delivery requirements. The selection will be based solely on the criteria outlined in the procurement documents, making it an ideal prospect for SMEs possessing the requisite technical skills and experience in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Dubh Artach Lighthouse Entrance Platform

Notice Description

Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) have a requirement for the manufacture of a replacement entrance platform for our Lighthouse, Dubh Artach. This is a seabound Lighthouse, located off the West Coast of Scotland. We require all parts to be fabricated as per specification drawings, a detailed project programme, a trial build for NLB staff to inspect at suppliers site, and delivery to our Oban depot, Gallanach Road, PA34 4LS by 16th May 2025. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01790c5a-4057-49e7-80ed-85e909ad5da6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b326f0c1-0d3e-4c33-8421-dd60bb9c3341
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45255400 - Fabrication work

45262400 - Structural steel erection work

45262410 - Structural steel erection work for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 16 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

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