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Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 08:55

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 17:46

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a public authority within the central government, conducted an open tender for a bridge inspection at the Buchan Ness Lighthouse. This procurement was aimed at appointing a specialist structural inspector to undertake a detailed condition and defect survey of a multi-span reinforced concrete structure. Initiated on 4 February 2026, the process has reached the award and contract stage as of 17 March 2026, following a competitive open procurement method that attracted eight bids, with WSP UK Limited eventually securing the contract. The inspection is set to be conducted between 18 March and 23 March 2026, highlighting services within the architectural, engineering, and surveying categories. The project is located in Edinburgh, UK, at the Northern Lighthouse Board's address on George Street.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in structural engineering and inspection services, particularly those capable of managing complex and technical inspections of engineering structures. It is especially promising for companies with the expertise to handle projects involving detailed inspections of critical infrastructure elements like bridge decks over tidal watercourses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) constituted the majority of the final stage bidders, indicating strong competitive potential for businesses of various scales wishing to expand their reach in government infrastructure projects. With the Northern Lighthouse Board's emphasis on quality and capability, this project underscores the opportunity for businesses to leverage their technical acumen for public sector growth.

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Notice Title

Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse

Notice Description

Introduction The purpose of this commission is to appoint a specialist structural inspector to undertake comprehensive detailed condition and defect survey of a multi span reinforced concrete structure, identifying all structural and durability defects, assess their significance, and provide a full written report including recommended remedial works, priorities, and estimates of costs. Due to the location and nature of the structure it will be the responsibility of appointed surveyor to arrange safe access to touch each element of the structure, particularly the underside of bridge decks. These elements are at height and above a tidal water course. During lighthouse refurbishment works in 2024 it was noted there were areas of the underside of the concrete deck which will require thorough inspection as it appears to have areas of loose or spalled concrete. The decision has been made to have a Principal Bridge Inspection undertaken covering all areas of the structure to provide a detailed condition report highlighting all works needed on a priority basis including cost estimates for repairs. Due to the extent and nature of the defects reported it has been decided a specialist survey be undertaken by a competent specialist structural engineer to provide a detailed report on the overall asset condition of each element of the structure. Highlighting any defects including their extent and remediation works required including anticipated repair methods and costs. Please refer to quotation documents for full scope of requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06477d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023806-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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