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Hoy Sound (Hoy High)

Northern Lighthouse Board

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16 Jul 2026 at 16:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Lighthouse Board intends to procure external and internal redecoration works at Hoy High Lighthouse on Graemsay, in Orkney. The works cover the traditional 34-metre lighthouse tower, quarterdeck, welfare, battery and control rooms, and the neighbouring garage block. The scope includes replacing broken or cracked glazing panes in the lightroom, investigating and repointing masonry elevations where necessary, and repairing or replacing minor defects. The site is accessed by road, with Graemsay reached by ferry from Stromness. Some ferry services are passenger-only, so the work involves a remote island location and access arrangements for personnel, materials and equipment. This is a works procurement, including painting and associated construction or civil engineering activity.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Northern Lighthouse Board has stated an intention to procure and has not issued an invitation to tender. It is planned as one lot, with an estimated gross value of £120,000, or £100,000 excluding tax. The anticipated contract period is 14 December 2026 to 16 March 2027. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with interested parties invited to register their interest by 23 July 2026. The buyer has cautioned that the project details, dates and values may change. The procurement is below the applicable threshold. The planned title is Hoy Sound (Hoy High), and the work is expected to take place at Hoy High Lighthouse, Graemesay, Orkney.

The work is likely to suit contractors experienced in painting and redecoration, masonry repair and repointing, glazing replacement, and minor building repairs. Suppliers should be prepared to work on a traditional lighthouse with a 34-metre tower, including internal operational rooms and a lightroom, and to coordinate access to a remote island site. Relevant businesses will need to assess ferry availability from Stromness, including the restriction that some ferries carry passengers only, and plan the movement of tools, materials and equipment accordingly. Contractors with experience working on exposed or historic coastal structures may be well placed to respond to the technical and logistical demands. Market engagement provides an opportunity for suitable firms to help the buyer understand delivery considerations before the procurement reaches the tender stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hoy Sound (Hoy High)

Notice Description

Location: Hoy High Lighthouse is located on the North-East corner of Graemesay, Orkney. The site is located on the longitude and latitude of 58deg56.137 N 003deg16.399 W. The station can be accessed by road. Graemesay is accessed by ferry from Stromness. Contractor's shall have to familiarise themselves with the ferry arrangements for the island. Some ferries are passenger only. Description of station: Hoy High Lighthouse is a traditional 34m high tower with quarterdeck (1851 Alan Stevenson), housing Welfare/Battery Room/Control Room, and neighbouring garage block housing NLB utility vehicle, (used for access to Hoy Low). Description of works: Full external and internal redecoration. Broken/cracked glazing panes in the lightroom are to be replaced. All pointing to masonry elevations to be investigated and repointed as necessary. Any minor defects to be replaced or repaired as required.

Planning Information

Any parties who wish to note their interest in this project please email euan.kidd@nlb.org.uk Please note that all details, dates and values are subject to change without notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067436-2026
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

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

45442100 - Painting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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