Tender

GB-Edinburgh: Girdle Ness Lighthouse - Major Refurbishment and Upgrade

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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22 Jul 2024 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking a contractor for the refurbishment and upgrade of Girdle Ness Lighthouse in Edinburgh, focusing on electrical and mechanical updates as well as demolition work. The primary industry category for this tender is electrical machinery and lighthouse construction services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date of 29 August 2024, and the contract is set to start on 7 October 2024, concluding on 14 March 2025. A site visit is scheduled for 15 August 2024, with prospective contractors required to confirm attendance by 14 August 2024. This open procedure is intended to attract potential suppliers, especially SMEs, to compete based on the set criteria for this procurement.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical refurbishment, particularly those with experience in lighthouse systems or similar infrastructure projects. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the project’s scope provides a substantial contract value ranging from GBP 500,000 to GBP 1,000,000, presenting a lucrative growth opportunity. Companies that excel in demolition, electrical installations, and compliance with strict safety and environmental regulations will find this tender especially suitable. The refurbishment of Girdle Ness Lighthouse will require expertise in modernising electrical systems while adhering to current standards and environmental regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Girdle Ness Lighthouse - Major Refurbishment and Upgrade

Notice Description

Decommission and remove the obsolete electrical operating / monitoring system, cubicles, chargers, battery, domestic electrical system, etc., in compliance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2013 Decommission the existing engine and dismantle. Strip out exhausts, ventilation equipment and ducting along with other mechanical accessories. Decommission and demolish all DGPS infrastructure Principal Contractor is expected to test the existing 'HCL' fall arrest system and re-certify it before use. Principal Contractor is to install a new electrical optic / monitoring system which must be tested to ensure compliance with current electricity at work regulations BS 7671. De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps Principal Contractor is to supply the NLB Project Engineer with 'as-built' information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. ******IMPORTANT NOTE******* SITE VISIT ON 15 AUGUST 2024 - PLEASE ADVISE ATTENDANCE BY 14 AUGUST 2024 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-b5fd17-26043456-4166-4a6c-81e9-f533c2105ce3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcb8b91-8fe2-4f0c-a5bb-7c726431a32e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45111100 - Demolition work

45216128 - Lighthouse construction work

63724400 - Lighthouse services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 14 Mar 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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