Award

Minor refurbishment of Gamhna Gigha

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 16:04

Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority based in Edinburgh, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for the "Minor refurbishment of Gamhna Gigha" project. This project entails various works on a lighthouse off the Isle of Gigha. The procurement was executed as an open competition below the threshold, involving activities such as metalworking, painting and protective-coating, and lighthouse services. The tender phase concluded with the award given to Accted Ltd, an SME from Flint. The contract was formalised on 17th April 2026, with completion targeted by the end of April 2026.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for SMEs skilled in construction and refurbishment sectors, especially those involved in specialized lighthouse work. Companies with expertise in metalworking, painting, and safety installations could find this tender appealing, as the Northern Lighthouse Board promotes open competition. Future related projects could provide similar opportunities for businesses that meet technical and capability requirements. Such projects not only contribute to business growth but also aid in maintaining vital maritime infrastructure, thereby enhancing company profiles within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Minor refurbishment of Gamhna Gigha

Notice Description

SItuated off the Isle of Gigha, off the West coast of Scotland, this lighthouse can be found in the Sound of Gigha approximately 1/2 a mile off the North East corner of Gigha at Latitude 55deg 43" 50' N, Longitude -5deg 41" 3' W. The lighthouse tower is fixed to the skerries extruding from the sea and the primary means of access to the lighthouse station is by boat from Tayinloan. We require the following works a this lighthouse: 1.Mobilise and take possession of site. 2.Set up site and ensure workplace is secure. 3.Install access steps. 4.Install all safety gate and handrails. 5.Install kick-plate to platform handrails. 6.Prepare and decorate tower and foundation, with appropriate external paint specification. 7.Snagging list and handover to NLV staff. 8.Demobilise site. Appropriate site and specification drawings will be given as part of the full quote documents. A mandatory site visit is expected to take place on 8th January 2026, we require all interested parties to attend this. Please see the proposed procurement timetable below, this is intended as a guide and, whilst the NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Issue of Invitation to Tender -16th December 2025 Site Visit Proposed - 8th January 2026 Clarification deadline - 15th January 2026 Tender return deadline - 4pm 21st January 2026 Tender Award - By 28th January 2026 Commencement of Works - Early February 2026 Completion of Works - By 31st March 2026

Planning Information

NLB are looking for suppliers to note their interest for these works. Those interested parties will receive an invite to our full quote documents once published through our e-procurement portal Delta, due to be 12th-15th December 2025. Please can you note your interest by 17th December to procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the best contact email address for the invite to be sent through Delta.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035392-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

45216128 - Lighthouse construction work

45262670 - Metalworking

45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures

63724400 - Lighthouse services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£29,677 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ACCTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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