Award

Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 13:35

Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 11:41

Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government authority based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve". This tender was conducted through an open competition, designed for below threshold procurement. The process was focused on the fabrication and delivery of a stainless-steel structure to their Oban Depot, and the award stage concluded with George Brown & Sons Engineers (Leith) Limited being chosen as the supplier. The award was made on 6th October 2025, with contract activities taking place from 18th October to 14th December 2025. Interested businesses previously had until 25th August 2025 to submit their bids for this opportunity.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small to medium enterprises skilled in fabrication and structural engineering. The open procurement method and suitability for SMEs meant that smaller firms had a viable chance to bid and succeed. Companies that specialise in the fabrication of structural components, particularly those experienced with offshore projects, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The specified timelines and the opportunity to work with the central government exemplify an attractive prospect for expanding business credentials and securing future contracts within the industry.

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Notice Title

Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve

Notice Description

Scope: Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve We require a skilled fabricator to carry out the scope of works as below *Purchase of fabrication materials *Fabrication of structure *Delivery of structure to NLB Oban Depot Proposed Works Fabricate a 7.5m high x O 457mm x 12mm thick Circular Hollow Section (CHS) stainless steel main support column as detailed on Northern Lighthouse Board drawings: C-SPE-002 - Structural Fabrication Details C-SPE-003 - Fixing Schedule and Fixing Hole Template On completion of the fabrication works an inspection visit will be carried out by the Project Leader and/or his representative to inspect individual structural members for acceptability prior to delivery of the structure to the Northern Lighthouse Board, Oban Depot. The delivery and transportation of all components and other commodities to NLB (Oban) Base shall be made prior to 20 November 2025. Full details of the will be provided within the tender document, bill of quantities and drawings. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986168443

Planning Information

NLB are looking for suppliers to note interest for these works. Those interested will receive access to the tender documents in July once published. Please note interest by 2 July 2025 to Procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the email address to which the invite should be sent once the tender has been advertised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066366-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928430 - Beacons

45255400 - Fabrication work

45255410 - Offshore fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£31,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Ruth Millan
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
0131 473 3104

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

GEORGE BROWN & SONS ENGINEERS (LEITH

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