Award

Invitation to Tender for Cantick Head Road Access Improvements

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board initiated a procurement process for improving the Cantick Head Road Access in Orkney, with the tender process officially beginning on 13 October 2025. This project falls under the 'works' industry category, specifically road maintenance and repair, aiming to regulate and resurface the unsurfaced road leading to the Cantick Head Lighthouse. The procurement method employed was an open competition, below the threshold, ensuring accessibility for a variety of potential bidders. Key project dates include an anticipated start on 1 December 2025, with completion expected by 22 December 2025, addressing urgent safety concerns highlighted by the Scottish Ambulance Service regarding road accessibility. The award, issued on 24 November 2025, sees Andrew Sinclair Ltd as the chosen contractor, with roles and responsibilities clearly defined in the awarded contracts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on civil engineering and road works, particularly those capable of delivering specialist refurbishment projects. SMEs, like Andrew Sinclair Ltd, specialising in road maintenance, can benefit greatly from participating in such public sector contracts, which not only provide financial returns but also enable companies to showcase their expertise on a larger stage. Businesses that can demonstrate excellence in quality-based criteria—covering aspects like risk assessments, detailed work plans, and social value contributions—are well-suited to compete effectively in this and similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Cantick Head Road Access Improvements

Notice Description

Description of Works Cantick Head Lighthouse is accessed via a privately owned, single-track, unsurfaced road located beyond the end of the B9047 public road on South Walls, Orkney. The road provides the only vehicular route to the lighthouse and adjacent residential properties. The site is operational, with mains power and road access. The road has deteriorated significantly over time due to weathering and lack of maintenance. It has now reached a condition that has been deemed unsuitable for safe vehicle passage. Notably, the Scottish Ambulance Service has recently advised that the road is currently impassable for their vehicles, posing a significant risk to nearby residents. This project represents a targeted civil works intervention to regulate and resurface the road from the lighthouse to the mound, including the lighthouse dwelling driveway. These works are intended to ensure long-term vehicular access and address a pressing health and safety concern. The works include surface regulation, overlay with a new asphalt layer, and necessary site mobilisation and clearance. It is a one-off project intended to improve safety, meet legal maintenance obligations, and reduce the risk of emergency vehicle inaccessibility. The contract will include: *Mobilisation and establishment of any temporary site facilities required *Regulation of the existing road surface using imported material where necessary *Laying of a new 50mm AC14 bituminous surface layer across the access road (width not exceeding 3m) *Resurfacing of the lighthouse dwelling driveway area *Final site clearance and reinstatement Programme The contractor must submit a works programme, at tender stage with proposed start dates for the sequence of works within this project. It is anticipated that the programme of scheduled works for this project will start on 1 December 2025, with an expected duration of 3 weeks, completing by 19 December 2025. A more detailed programme of work will be agreed between the NLB and the successful contractor. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996444204

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076415-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233141 - Road-maintenance works

45233142 - Road-repair works

45233220 - Surface work for roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£240,905 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 30 days
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 3130

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDREW SINCLAIR

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