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GB-Edinburgh: INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DIGITAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSYEM (DGPS) DECOMMISSIONING AT BUTT OF LEWIS

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

13 Nov 2023 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, has issued a tender titled "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DIGITAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (DGPS) DECOMMISSIONING AT BUTT OF LEWIS". This tender falls under the industry category of building demolition, wrecking, and earthmoving work. The project location is at Butt of Lewis Lighthouse in Scotland with key dates being the site visit on 27th November 2023, tender submission deadline on 8th January 2024, and project completion deadline by 31st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other suitable businesses to compete for the removal of infrastructure at Butt of Lewis Lighthouse. Companies specialised in grounds maintenance services, reinforced-concrete structures, and similar fields may find this tender suitable. The procurement stage is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to participate in the project and potentially expand their business through successful completion of the decommissioning works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DIGITAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSYEM (DGPS) DECOMMISSIONING AT BUTT OF LEWIS

Notice Description

The proposed works in this tender are for the removal of all infrastructure and equipment relating to the Digital Global Position System (DGPS) at Butt of Lewis Lighthouse. Butt of Lewis Lighthouse is situated on the most northerly point of mainland Lewis. The station was designed and built by David and Thomas Stevenson in 1862 and has a nominal range of 25 nautical miles. The red brick tower stands 37 metres high, although 52 metres above sea level. Latitude: 58o 31.0' N, Longitude: 06o 15.7' W. The work involved in this project shall be the removal of: *The lattice tower mast *The GRP buildings within the timber stockade fence. *The timber fence in front of the 2 GRP buildings. *The fuel Tank and yellow access platform on top of the engine room. The contractor must submit a works programme at tender stage with a start date on site of January 2024 and completion date no later than 31st March 2024. The submitted programme should therefore reflect the anticipated duration required to complete the works with specific account being taken for lead-in-times, delivery of materials, logistic arrangements, etc. A more detailed programme of work will be agreed between the Engineer and the appointed contractor. It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visits will be conducted on 27 November 2023. 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-dd028729-7d07-48ff-b825-c245c4a78471
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74ebc67e-f27f-4d9d-87d3-853d307dd6f1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 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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