Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for the "Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse" as part of their procurement process under the limited competition method, below the threshold. The procurement is within the civil engineering and construction industry category, located at the northern tip of mainland Shetland, UK. The project involves comprehensive refurbishment, including asbestos surveys and the installation of a new safety gate, with works scheduled from 5th July 2026 to 28th March 2027. The award valued at £52,488 GBP (gross) was concluded on 3rd June 2026 with Dart Industrial Services Ltd as the supplier, completing this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sectors, specifically those specialising in refurbishment and installation works. Given the requirement for transportation via ship and helicopter, businesses adept in logistical coordination in remote areas are ideally positioned to leverage this contract for growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises, similar to the successful bidder Dart Industrial Services Ltd, stand to benefit from engaging in such projects, which can enhance their portfolio and credibility in specialised construction ventures.

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Notice Title

Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse

Notice Description

The Point of Fethaland Lighthouse is situated on the most northerly tip of mainland Shetland and due to the location of this site, the majority of materials and equipment will be transported to and from site via NLB Ship and Helicopter. There will additionally be a requirement to use a 4x4 to access along the farm track from Isbister Farm during the works, with the final 1.5km being accessible on foot or by ATV (with landowners permission). This project is to fully refurbish the lighthouse and former engine block structures including install of new safety fall-back gate at the top of the lightroom access ladder. The fence is to be stripped of existing wire and replaced like for like, re-suing the existing timber posts in situ. The Works Carry out full Asbestos Refurbishment/Demolition Survey Deliver plant, materials, camp via helicopter Set up site Ensure H&S and signage Removal and disposal of existing fence wiring and replace Fabricate and install new aluminium safety fall-back gate and connect to existing aluminium handrail Redecoration of Lighthouse station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053270-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2026 - 28 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DART INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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