Tender

Minor refurbishment of Gamhna Gigha

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority, has initiated a tender process for the minor refurbishment of Gamhna Gigha Lighthouse located off the Isle of Gigha on the West coast of Scotland. This procurement is in the 'Tender' stage and involves works such as installing access steps, safety gates, handrails, and protective-coating. Interested parties are expected to attend a mandatory site visit on 8th January 2026. The tender return deadline is set for 21st January 2026 at 4 pm, with the works commencing in early February and completion expected by 31st March 2026. The contract is valued at £35,000, with the gross amount exceeding this figure due to additional costs. The procurement method involves open competition, targeting SMEs and VCSEs, and includes electronic submission of documents. All activities are centralized through the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in construction, metalworking, or those with expertise in lighthouse services. It allows businesses to engage in works that include lighthouse construction, safety installations, and protective-coating applications. Given the project's location and specific requirements, companies experienced in remote area operations, particularly those adept at logistics and transport, will find this opportunity well-suited. Furthermore, smaller enterprises and voluntary sector organisations are encouraged to participate, capitalizing on the reduced competition from above-threshold entities. The project enables businesses to demonstrate technical capability, expand their portfolio within public sector works, and potentially form a lasting relationship with a governmental body, the Northern Lighthouse Board, offering avenues for further growth.

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Notice Information

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 To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001606702

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083296-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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