D3 Tenders | Skerry of Ness and Hoxa Head Lighthouse Refurbishments

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Skerry of Ness and Hoxa Head Lighthouse Refurbishments

Notice Description

Skerry of Ness is a tidal station. Hoxa Head is located on land and can be accessed at all times. To utilise the contractor's time, its envisaged that Skerry of Ness will take priority to work around tidal times as required, and Hoxa Head works can be carried out around Skerry of Ness activities. Hoxa Head: Location: Hoxa Head is located on the Hoxa peninsula on the North East coast of South Ronaldsay, Orkney. The site is located on the longitude and latitude of 58deg49.315 N, 003deg02.085 W. The site is 400m away from a road end. There are field tracks from the road end to close to the site. Description of station: 7m high Aluminium "splat" structure, fixed to concrete base. White GRP daymark panels are fixed to the elevations of structure. The optic is powered by batteries, charged by the 6No panel solar array. The extent of the station is determined by a post and wire boundary fence designed to keep livestock out. There are no welfare facilities at this station. Description of works: The works are of a purely civil nature. The works will include: Wash down and remove lichen/marine growth from surfaces of all structures (GRP, Concrete and Metal work). Repairs to GRP daymark panels and metalworks as required. Existing fence to be re-strung. No electrical works shall be involved and the optic shall remain operational throughout. Skerry of Ness: Location: Skerry of Ness is located south of the town of Stromness on the mainland of Orkney. The site is located on the longitude and latitude of 58deg56.960 N 003deg17.830 W. Together with Hoy Loy Lighthouse the station denotes the entry to the port of Stromness. The station is located in tidal waters 200m from the mainland. The shoreline can be access via Guardhouse Park Road leading from the town of Stromness. The station can be accessed at low tide by foot. At high tides, boat access is required. Description of station: 10m high post-tensioned white concrete column, topped with concrete platform. The main concrete column is fixed to a square concrete foundation fixed to the sea bed. The platform is accessed via a ladder. There are fenders to each side of the ladder to allow a boat to access the ladder at high tides. The platform is guarded by a handrail and safety gate to the top of the ladder. The optic cubicle is located on the edge of the platform, with solar panels fixed to the seaward facing side of the cubicle. The optic is powered by batteries stored within the cubicle, which are trickle charged by the solar panels. There are no welfare facilities at this station. Description of works: The works are of a purely civil nature. The concrete structure is to be power washed to remove lichen/marine growth from surfaces. Any concrete repairs will be carried out as necessary following power washing. Any corroded metalwork or fixings shall be replaced, this may involve replacement of ladders, handrails, and fenders. The structure shall be redecorated. No electrical works shall be involved and the optic shall remain operational throughout. Minimum Certification Requirements Contractor will need rope access certificates (IRATA Certification) Proposed date for Tender: Mid July 2026 Proposed site start date: End of September 2026 Please note all details and dates included are subject to change. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-work./62HD4F378D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/62HD4F378D

Planning Information

Any parties who wish to note their interest in this project please email euan.kidd@nlb.org.uk

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a208
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048188-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Works
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 45 - Construction work
CPV Codes: 45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 19 Sep 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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: TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: City Centre
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048188-2026
22nd May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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