Minor Refurbishment of Holy Island Outer Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 16:12

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is managing a public procurement process for the "Minor Refurbishment of Holy Island Outer Lighthouse" on Holy Island near the Isle of Arran. This contract involves refurbishment work including painting, metalwork, and installation of fencing. Managed by an open competition procurement method, this below threshold project is at the award stage as of 26th May 2026. The work is scheduled to begin in June 2026, following materials' delivery to Oban for transport by 8th May 2026. The contract period is from 27th May 2026, potentially extending to March 2027 if delays occur, with TRAC HLM Ltd awarded the contract valued at £141,092.20 gross.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs involved in refurbishment, metalwork, painting, and associated trades. Companies with expertise in managing projects in remote locations and challenging conditions, such as those on Holy Island, would find this contract lucrative. As the project requires completion by skilled contractors, businesses equipped with capabilities in technical quality and efficient resource management can leverage this opportunity to showcase their skills and secure similar future projects. The open procurement approach ensures a fair competitive environment, promoting SME participation.

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Notice Title

Minor Refurbishment of Holy Island Outer Lighthouse

Notice Description

We require an experienced contractor to carry out minor refurbishment works at Holy Island Outer Lighthouse, on Holy Island off the east coast of the Isle of Arran. Works include internal and external painting of the building, fabrication and installation of fencing around the area, refurbishment of internal doors and the toilet room, and some metalwork. Issue of Invitation to Tender - 16th February 2026 Site Visit - Proposed 3rd March 2026 Clarification deadline - 16th March 2026 Tender return deadline - 26th March 2026 Tender Award - By mid April 2026 Materials to Oban for helicopter underslinging - By 8th May 2026 Commencement of Works - June 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If any delays would be incurred this contract would continue until the works are completed by ideally by the end of the FY in March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049195-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928210 - Wooden posts

45262670 - Metalworking

45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£117,576 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 30 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
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAC HLM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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