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GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Fife Ness Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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26 Aug 2024 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract to R S Merriman Ltd for the refurbishment of the Fife Ness Lighthouse. This project falls under the works category, specifically fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation, with additional painting work. The lighthouse is situated in Scotland and the project is set to start on 30th August 2024, with an expected completion date of 31st March 2025. The contract’s value is £112,874.33. Key tasks include exterior and interior painting, asbestos surveying and removal, and security upgrades. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 26th August 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, painting, and safety installations to expand their portfolio through collaboration. Companies with expertise in asbestos handling and refurbishment, especially those accredited by UKAS, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such projects could lead to further opportunities with the Northern Lighthouse Board and other governmental bodies, fostering business growth and reinforcing industry reputation.

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Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Fife Ness Lighthouse

Notice Description

Painting work of buildings. Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work. Fife Ness Lighthouse is at an elevation of 12m and a position of 56o 16.17' N, 02o 35.10' W. The character of the light is flashing white and red every 10 seconds with a range of white 21miles and red 20 miles. The lighthouse sits on a rock outcrop, which falls approximately 3m down to the shore to the south around the lightroom area. The station is bounded by a 2m concrete post and mesh fence topped with 3 layers of barbed wire. There is a tarmac track from the entrance gate up to the station entrance. The Lighthouse is a single storey building that consists of lantern room, control room and battery room. The light was first established in 1975. The proposed works principally involves the repair of and defective items and application of decorative / protective coatings to all external /internal surfaces of the structure. More specifically, the main items of project work are as listed below:- 1. Carry plant, tools and materials to site. 2. Ensure contractors own site welfare facilities accessible. 3. Carry out an Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on the structure prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health & Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures" and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide. A copy of the report must be issued to the Engineer prior to work commencement. 4. All licensed removal work must be carried out by Asbestos Removal Contractors who are in possession of a current asbestos license issued by the Health and Safety Executive and who are members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). Asbestos Removal Contractors must be assessed in advance by the NLB QHSE department. 5. External work (Lighthouse Station) Wash down prepare and paint externally. Replace entire security fence. Remove obsolete emergency optic. Minor building refurbishment works. 6. Internal work (Lighthouse Station) Washdown, prepare and paint internals of lighthouse. Minor building refurbishment works. 7. Remove rubbish off site on a regular basis, photographs of welfare facilities to be provide to NLB at the start and end of each trip to ensure basic hygiene levels are met. 8. The Contractor must supply the NLB Project Leader with 'as-built' drawings and information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. Programme The contractor must submit a works programme, at tender stage with a proposed start date for the sequence of works within this project. It is anticipated that the programme of scheduled works will start in July/August 2024 and take place over a period of 8 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98514f9e-626d-4feb-a0e2-a72e72c075f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dde180-eca7-4573-997d-2093e9242e4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,874 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,874 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Graham Allan
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
01314733130

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

R S MERRIMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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