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

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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23 Sep 2024 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract to TRAC HLM Ltd for the major refurbishment and upgrade of the Girdle Ness Lighthouse. This project, within the industry category of lighthouse services, involves extensive electrical and mechanical decommissioning, demolition work, and the installation of a new electrical optic/monitoring system. The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in an award on 6 September 2024. The project is set to commence on 7 October 2024 and is expected to be completed by 14 March 2025, with the site located in Scotland, United Kingdom. A site visit was scheduled for 15 August 2024 to facilitate any clarifications before the start date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the electrical and mechanical engineering sectors, demolition work, and lighthouse construction. The detailed requirements cater to businesses proficient in decommissioning and installing complex systems while complying with stringent safety and environmental regulations. Companies capable of managing such comprehensive projects can leverage this contract to establish or expand their expertise in specialised refurbishment and upgrade projects, thereby positioning themselves favourably for future procurements. The Northern Lighthouse Board’s clear guidelines and documentation requirements further ensure that qualified contractors can deliver high standards aligned with regulatory compliance.

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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-b5fd17-91f258e4-93d9-4f89-8678-92251b33f1f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a0d692-fe39-4d8e-a9cc-803ef4d4bf88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£278,147 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,147 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAC HLM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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