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GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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16 Aug 2024 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board has completed a procurement process for the refurbishment and upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse in Edinburgh, UK. The project, titled "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse," falls under the industry categories of concrete repair, painting and glazing, and electrical installation work. The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with the contract awarded to R S Merriman Ltd on 8th August 2024. The contract, valued at £228,943.99, commenced on 12th August 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage restoration, electrical installation, and general construction. With the scope of work including modernisation of lighting systems, structural repairs, and public access improvements, firms with expertise in historical site renovations and infrastructure enhancement will find this project particularly conducive to business growth. The involvement of R S Merriman Ltd, an SME, highlights that smaller firms with the right competencies can effectively compete and succeed in such projects, promoting diversification and resilience in the business landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse

Notice Description

Description: Painting and glazing work. Electrical installation work. Concrete repair work. Corsewall Lighthouse, Built in 1817, is Grade A Listed. The station is currently designated as road access for routine maintenance and Major works. The last major refurbishment occurred in 1994, with last Revenue Re-paint in 2014. The current AtoN is a Cat 1 Light with a 22 nautical mile range. The scope of the proposed Major upgrade project is summarised as follows: retain the existing Range and first order, Rotating Fresnel lens & mechanical bearing, replacing the existing light source with LED GRAD unit, controls, battery and monitoring with modern equivalents. Lightning & earthing infrastructure to be tested and upgraded as appropriate. Repairs required to masonry spiral stair & plasterwork, together with full redecoration internally & externally (including replacement of floor coverings as required). Cathodic Protection is proposed for cast iron window frames and other metalwork prone to corrosion. Investigate improvements to tower ventilation. Inspect all flat roofs & carry out repairs as required. Inspect & repair pointing to masonry of tower walls & balcony corbel. Various items of mitigation works are also proposed in connection with planned public access to the lighthouse (i.e. anti-climb measures & cable lay-overs on the tower balcony & rotating machinery encasement in the watch room etc).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3897736-708f-4556-a808-727af408d4a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780b57a3-3d13-41be-bd29-c85a7caf85fd
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262330 - Concrete repair work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45440000 - Painting and glazing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,943 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£228,943 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 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

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

R S MERRIMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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