Award

Oban Pier Upgrades

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Oban Pier Upgrades" project, located at their depot in Oban, PA34 4LS, United Kingdom. As part of the contracting process, the NLB, a public authority within the central government, sought to upgrade timber beams and other structural elements of the pier, utilising an open procurement method under the UKPGA's legal framework. The procurement journey began with a planning phase and concluded with the award phase on 7th November 2025. Key project milestones included a tender release on 28th August 2025, a mandatory site visit on 8th September 2025, and the completion of the project, planned by the end of March 2026. The awarded contract was valued at approximately £296,546.88 (gross) and was secured by George Leslie Ltd, operating within the UK marine construction industry, particularly focusing on timber products and marine fenders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and marine industries, particularly those specialising in pier construction and marine fender work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale enterprises with expertise in such fields stand to benefit from similar future procurement exercises by the NLB. With a focus on comprehensive upgrades and the utilisation of durable materials, businesses with capabilities in structural repair, timber production, and marine installation are well-positioned to thrive. Companies seeking to grow in civil construction, particularly in coastal and marine environments, should consider participating in future projects of this nature to expand their portfolios and increase their market presence within the United Kingdom's public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Oban Pier Upgrades

Notice Description

Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a contractor to complete upgrades to the timber beams at the pier at our NLB depot in Oban, PA34 4LS. The central section of the pier consists of a T-shape extension to the original pier added in the 1950's. This provided a front edge of approximately 49m and allowed for berthing in deeper water. This was then extended in the early 2000's to provide NLB with a larger operational surface area, extending the central section by approximately 10m and creating new eastern and western sections to the pier. All seaward faces have timber fender piles, though only the central section is currently used for berthing The scope of works required are as follows: *Replace 3 No. full pile with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart pile, replacing brackets, bolts, nuts and spacers as required. *Replace 3 No. fender with heavy-duty rubber D-fender, replacing fixings as required. *Replace 6m of stair support waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing brackets, nuts and bolts as required. *Replace total 40m of lower waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing splice plates, brackets, nuts and bolts as required. *Replace 8m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (210x210mm and 260x150mm), replacing fixings as required. *Replace 24m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (300x150mm), replacing fixings as required. Potential replacement of galvanised steel ladders and access steps on a like for like basis will also be considered. We require the contractor to carry out the scope of works below: *Attend a mandatory site visit to Oban in September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location. *Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will carry out these upgrades *Full installation of the repairs and upgrades by the end March 2025. Timeline Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Issue of Invitation to Tender - 28th August 2025 Mandatory site visit at Oban depot - proposed Monday 8th September 2025 Clarification deadline for suppliers - 16th September 2025 Tender return deadline - 25th September 2025 Tender Award - by 15th October 2025 Site mobilisation - 24th November 2025 Completion of project - By end March 2025 To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000322347

Planning Information

NLB are looking for suppliers to note their interest for these works. Those interested parties will receive an invite and can access the full tender documents once published through our e-procurement portal Delta, due to be w/c 18th July. Please can you note your interest by 15th August 2025 to procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the best contact email address for the invite to be sent, once the documents are advertised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05839f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081527-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

03419100 - Timber products

34516000 - Marine fenders

45241300 - Pier construction work

45244000 - Marine construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£247,122 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Lindsey Wilkinson
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
0131 473 3131

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE LESLIE

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