Tender

Minor Refurbishment of Holy Island Outer Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the minor refurbishment of the Holy Island Outer Lighthouse, located on Holy Island, off the east coast of the Isle of Arran. This project falls under the works category and involves tasks such as internal and external painting, installation of fencing, and refurbishment of certain structures. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the invitation to tender issued on 16th February 2026 and the deadline for tender submissions set for 26th March 2026. The intended start date for the contract is in mid-April 2026, and it is expected to continue until at least 31st March 2027, should any delays arise. Key deadlines also include the site visit proposed for 3rd March 2026 and the clarification deadline on 16th March 2026. The procurement method being employed is open competition, which is below threshold and allows electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building refurbishments, particularly those with expertise in outdoor structures and finishing works such as painting and metalwork. The contract allows participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering inclusivity within the bidding process. Businesses with the capability to handle the logistics of transporting materials for helicopter underslinging to Oban, by 8th May 2026, would also be advantageous. Successful contractors could leverage this opportunity to gain further recognition within the public sector, potentially leading to additional contracts and growth in the refurbishment industry.

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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 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Wooden-posts./XC923D3XUR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XC923D3XUR

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/014247-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

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