Award

Refurbishment and Upgrade of Calf of Eday Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 19:33

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 19:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a public authority based in Edinburgh, has undertaken a procurement process for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Calf of Eday Lighthouse situated on the small island of Eday, Northeast of mainland Orkney. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Accted Limited being declared the supplier. This project, categorised under works, involves full refurbishment including upgrades to access ladders, balcony, and lightroom, among other civil engineering works. The procurement was conducted via an open competition method below the threshold, ensuring inclusive participation from SMEs. The contract period spans from 17 April 2026 to 4 September 2026, with essential deadlines such as site materials delivery to NLB Oban by 17 April and project completion ahead of scheduled clearance from 29 August to 1 September 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction and civil engineering works, particularly those with capabilities in electrical installation and painting. SMEs have been actively involved in the bidding process, and features such as the multimodal transport requirement for site access may appeal to businesses with logistical expertise. Given the requirement for a flexible works programme—accounting for variables such as tides and weather—companies with robust project management skills will be well-positioned. Suppliers who can offer competitive pricing alongside high-quality project delivery will find this procurement aligns with their strategic growth objectives, especially those aiming to expand within the public sector infrastructure realm.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment and Upgrade of Calf of Eday Lighthouse

Notice Description

Description of Works The Site Location: Calf of Eday Minor Light is situated on the small island of Eday, to the Northeast of mainland Orkney (Latitude 59o 14.2' N, Longitude 2o 45.7' W). Lighthouse Site: Access to the site is through an agreed right of access with the owner of Carrick Farm, Eday. This consists of a rough footpath through grazing fields (pasture and rough grazing), approx. 870m in length. The topography is relatively flat, with some sections of steeper ground across small burns. There are steep cliffs immediately to the seaward side of the access track. On the landward side of the site, there is a small solar array bounded by a post and wire fence, and a set of concrete steps with galvanised steel handrail down to the lighthouse access walkway. This walkway itself is formed of galvanised steel which sits on stone piers. The lighthouse itself is built on a concrete base within the intertidal zone and sits approximately 18.0m out from high tide level. This project is to refurbish the lighthouse structure including replacement of the existing access ladder, balcony and lightroom with GRP equivalent, and full electrical re-work. There are minor repairs required to the existing access walkway and solar array. Site Access Due to the location of this site, the majority of materials and equipment will be transported to and from site via NLB Ship and Helicopter. See sections of NLB Helicopter manual for details of working with the helicopter included as an Appendix to the tender documents. There will additionally be a requirement to bring some sections of the new lightroom to site using a 'multicat' style low draught vessel with crane attachment. The site can be accessed by boat, subject to local weather conditions, and on foot, as above. An agreement may be reached with the landowner regarding access through their fields using small ATVs, but this is not currently in place. The Principal Contractor must also ensure that the condition of any access routes are monitored and any areas identified as hazardous are noted with details passed to their own employees, appointed sub-contractors, and all visiting NLB personnel. If necessary, suitable remedial and protective measures should be put in place to protect anyone on the site and the environment for the duration of the contract. All materials for site establishment to be delivered to NLB Oban no later than 17 April 2026. NLV Pharos and NLB Helicopter to deliver materials to site starting 28 April 2026, with block ending 3 May 2026, latest. A mid-visit by NLV Pharos and NLB Helicopter is scheduled for 28-30 June 2026, inclusive. Project works to be completed ahead of scheduled clearance by NLV Pharos and NLB Helicopter 29 August to 1 September 2026, inclusive. Main elements of project as follows: *Carry out full asbestos survey of buildings where work will take place *Delivery of all plant/materials to site, and establish site *Establishment of site camp, to include welfare and accommodation for site staff for duration of the project *Erection of scaffolding or other suitable access to allow for works to existing lightroom *Demolition and removal from site of existing lightroom, balcony and access ladder *Template made of existing fixing holes in top of octagonal tower section *Fabrication, delivery to site (using multicat vessel or other suitable means) and install of new GRP lightroom, aluminium balcony and access ladder *Full electrical strip, including optic and solar panels, and install of new system *Full internal and external redecoration of the tower, including removal of lightning conductor system *Works to upgrade access bridge, including replacement of cross beams where corroded, infill of voids on masonry piers and replacement of some handrail elements *Rewire of solar array boundary fence *Demobilisation Programme All contractors must submit a detailed works programme, at tender stage, with a proposed work commencement date on site of 28 April 2026. We require flexibility on the programme to be able to cope with many variables including tides, weather etc. On award we agree a final programme of works. It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visits will be conducted on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing attendance and names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060715
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023239-2026
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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45442100 - Painting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£303,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 4 Sep 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
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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
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

ACCTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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