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Minor Refurbishment of North Rona Lighthouse

Northern Lighthouse Board

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Award

07 Aug 2026 at 12:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 09:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 09:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board commissioned minor refurbishment and civil maintenance works at North Rona Lighthouse, on the remote island of North Rona in Scotland. The site includes the lighthouse tower, engine block and accommodation block. The works cover replacing seals on GRP buildings, fibreglass repairs, replacing broken slabs, painting the lighthouse structure, installing a water tank, fencing, marine-growth removal and other measures to keep the buildings watertight. The contractor must mobilise by helicopter, establish a base in the accommodation block, prepare loads for flying and clear the site. The scope also includes providing accommodation and operational support for workers left on the station. This is construction and civil engineering work, including painting work.

The procurement is complete following an open below-threshold competition run by the Northern Lighthouse Board. The tender closed on 23 July 2026, with enquiries closing on 8 July 2026. It was one lot, suitable for SMEs, and evaluated solely on price per quality, weighted at 100%. TRAC HLM Limited was awarded the contract on 5 August 2026. The estimated lot value was £150,000 excluding VAT (£180,000 including VAT); the signed contract value is £125,156.25 excluding VAT (£150,187.50 including VAT). The contract runs from 30 September 2026 to 19 March 2027. The process was below the relevant threshold and electronic submission was allowed.

This award demonstrates demand for specialist maintenance and refurbishment of remote lighthouse infrastructure from the Northern Lighthouse Board. A credible competitor would need practical capability in minor civil repairs, fibreglass and GRP work, protective and decorative coatings, structural painting, water-system installation, fencing and weatherproofing. The requirement also favours contractors able to work safely in an isolated island environment, mobilise personnel and equipment by helicopter, prepare and clear flown loads, and sustain a small team accommodated on site. Experience planning work around fixed access windows, marine exposure and limited facilities would strengthen a future qualification. SME suitability indicates that a smaller contractor with the necessary technical breadth, logistical capacity and remote-site experience could compete, either independently or with specialist partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Refurbishment of North Rona Lighthouse

Notice Description

The Site North Rona Lighthouse is situated on a remote island that lies 71 kilometres (44 mi) northeast of Butt of Lewis and 16 km (10 miles) east of Sula Sgeir. More isolated than St Kilda, it is the remotest island in the British Isles to have ever been permanently inhabited. The lighthouse compound is on the southeast of the island and comprises 3 buildings; the lighthouse tower, the engine block, and the accommodation block. The main body of work for this site includes replacing seals on the GRP buildings, painting the lighthouse tower, and provision of a replacement door. Additional works are being carried out to extend the life of the station and to ensure the buildings remain watertight. The only means of access is by helicopter and set dates have been provided by NLB. Please refer to tender document for dates. First landing date 30/09/2026 The Contractor will need to provide a team of 2 people for the landing, mid-visit, load preparation, and clearing blocks. A minimum 3 people / 4 maximum for each site block (No's 1 and 3 thru 5). Workers will be left on station to stay and will be shown how to run and operate the engine for the accommodation block. The Works 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: *Mobilise to site and establish Contractor base in accommodation block *Wash down structures and remove marine growth *Carry out fibreglass repairs *Replace broken slabs *Prepare and paint the lighthouse structure *Install new water tank *Undertake fencing works *Prepare loads for flying and clear the site Please refer to tender documents for the full scope of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b67f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,156 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAC HLM Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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