Award

REFURBISHMENT OF LOCH INDAAL LIGHTHOUSE

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Refurbishment of Loch Indaal Lighthouse," overseen by the Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority based in Edinburgh, UK, has been successfully awarded. The project, falling under the works category, involves minor civil maintenance and coating applications to the lighthouse located near Port Charlotte. With the tender concluding on 23 October 2025, mandatory site visits were conducted on 14 October 2025. The contract, which commenced on 25 November 2025 and is expected to complete by 31 March 2026, was awarded to Dart Industrial Services Ltd for a total value of £71,656.62 gross. This open competition process, conducted through Delta eSourcing, achieved its aim with four bids received, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil maintenance and painting to expand their portfolio. SMEs with expertise in technical capability, risk assessments, and project management were well-suited for this project, particularly those adept at balancing cost with critical quality factors—a requirement under the Price per Quality Point methodology employed. The contract scope, focusing on a significant renovation task with restricted vehicle access, required meticulous planning and execution, providing growth opportunities for companies with innovative and adaptive working methods. This environment is ideal for businesses aiming to enhance their reputation in delivering quality refurbishments within the constraints and requirements set by public authorities.

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Notice Title

REFURBISHMENT OF LOCH INDAAL LIGHTHOUSE

Notice Description

Key Details: *Tender Reference: ENPR/LLHI/2560 *Tender Return Deadline: 23 October 2025 *Site Visit (Mandatory): 14 October 2025 *Expected Start Date: Early December 2025 *Platform: Full details and tender documents will be available via Delta eSourcing. Project Overview: The works will involve minor civil maintenance and the application of protective and decorative coatings to the lighthouse tower and surrounding walls. The lighthouse, located near Port Charlotte, is a 13m-high brick tower with a copper dome and sandstone features. Access is limited to a single-track road and footpath, and the site requires careful planning due to restricted vehicle access. Scope of Work Includes: *Site mobilisation and welfare setup *Internal and external surface preparation and redecoration of the tower *General site clearance and reinstatement To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996435564

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076317-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45440000 - Painting and glazing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£59,713 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 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
Graham Allan
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
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

DART INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

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