Tender

Maintenance and Redecoration of Rumble Rock Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a public authority within the central government situated at 84 George Street, Edinburgh, is overseeing an active procurement process titled "Maintenance and Redecoration of Rumble Rock Lighthouse". This project falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works, with key activities including minor civil repairs, redecoration, and protective coatings. With an open procurement method, interested suppliers should register for a Teams presentation highlighting project details scheduled for 13 May at 10:30 am. Final submissions are due by 1 June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 26 May 2026. The project is valued at approximately £95,000 GBP, and work is set to commence from 15 June 2026 at the Rumble Rock Lighthouse location in the United Kingdom's UKM region.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering works, particularly those offering fabrication, painting, and repair services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for the contract's size and scope. The tender prioritises cost and quality through its award criteria, allocating specific weights to project costs and capability evaluation. Companies adept at project mobilisation, structural repairs, and protective coating application will find this contract appealing for business growth, bolstered by a competitive selection process rooted in open procedure principles.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Redecoration of Rumble Rock Lighthouse

Notice Description

Important Update: Due to issues outwith the control of NLB, we will not undertake a site visit for this project. NLB will now undertake a Presentation highlighting the works to be undertaken. All suppliers must register to attend the Teams Presentation via Delta. The Teams presentation will be held on Wednesday 13 May at 10:30 am. The proposed works will comprise of minor civil maintenance repair works and the application of decorative / protective coatings to the structures. More specifically, the main items of work (which may not be completed in this order depending on the Contractor's methods and programme) are as follows: *Fabrication of Ladder. *Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities/arrangements. *Dismantle/ remove the access ladder and replace with new. *Wash down structure and remove marine growth. *Carry out grout repairs. *Prepare and paint the structure. *Apply blackjack coating to bottom section of structure. *Clear the site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06729e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038730-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

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

45442100 - Painting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 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
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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

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