Tender

Refurbishment and Upgrade of Dunnet head Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is inviting tenders for the refurbishment and upgrade of Dunnet Head Lighthouse, located in the United Kingdom. The project involves a comprehensive overhaul of the site, including asbestos survey, electrical rewiring, civil renovations, and site decommissioning. The tender, available through open competition, involves works valued at approximately £435,000, excluding VAT. Interested parties should note the tender stage, with submissions due by 18 December 2025. The work is scheduled to commence from 15 February 2026 through to December of the same year. This project falls under the painting, glazing, and mechanical engineering services categories, providing significant opportunities for businesses specialised in these areas.

This opportunity presents growth avenues for businesses engaged in refurbishment, painting, and mechanical engineering services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adept at handling similar scale projects. The procurement process follows the open method, thus encouraging competitive bidding and allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in quality workmanship and efficient project delivery. With environmental considerations and detailed project explanations forming crucial tender evaluation criteria, businesses can leverage their strengths in sustainable practices and innovative solutions to enhance their bid prospects.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment and Upgrade of Dunnet head Lighthouse

Notice Description

Refurbishment and Upgrade of Dunnet Head Lighthouse The main items of project work are as listed below:- -Carry out a full Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on all NLB operational buildings prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures" and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide. -Full Electrical strip out and rewire of entire station with new equipment. -Full Civil renovation to Lighthouse, Lighthouse Bothy, and Foghorn tower. -De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps. -The Principal Contractor is to supply the NLB Project Engineer with 'as-built' information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. -During the proposed works, it is essential that the Aids to Navigation are not prevented from operating at any stage that they are required. Details will be provided on the basic operation of these items to allow the Contractor to prevent his operatives from affecting the Aids to Navigation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Painting-and-glazing-work./NUU46793BV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NUU46793BV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072585-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45440000 - Painting and glazing work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Angela Cahill
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441314733131

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

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