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Refurbishment of Maughold Head and Douglas Head Lighthouses

Northern Lighthouse Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Aug 2026 at 12:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Aug 2026 at 15:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is procuring refurbishment works at Maughold Head and Douglas Head lighthouses on the Isle of Man. The requirement covers internal and external decorative and protective coating works, with associated minor civil engineering. This includes removing and installing flooring, minor metalwork and window works. The main work category is building painting. The contract concerns both lighthouse sites and is intended for a contractor able to manage a mixed refurbishment package in a remote island setting. It combines specialist coating and painting work with smaller building, flooring, metalwork and window repair activities. Suppliers should review the Bill of Quantities and tender requirements to confirm that their workforce, subcontractors and supply chain can cover the full scope across both locations.

The procurement has reached tender: the Board invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Tenders were due by 29 September 2026 at 12:00 BST. The estimated award date was early October 2026. The contract period is 12 October 2026 to 30 January 2027, with an agreed maximum extent to 31 March 2027 if renewal is needed to complete the works. The estimated value is £180,000 excluding VAT, or £216,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based entirely on quality, under the stated PQP Evaluation criterion, weighted at 100%. Attendance at a site visit between 10 and 12 September 2026 was mandatory, with the precise arrangements to be confirmed by the buyer. Offers had to be submitted non-electronically, using the specified e-sourcing arrangements.

This opportunity suits building refurbishment contractors with proven experience in external and internal protective and decorative coatings, particularly on lighthouse or similarly exposed, difficult-to-access sites. Competent delivery also requires minor civil engineering capability, including flooring, metalwork and window works, either in-house or through reliable specialist subcontractors. Suppliers should be able to coordinate several trades across two Isle of Man locations and demonstrate the quality controls, supervision and workmanship needed for a quality-led assessment. Attendance at the mandatory site visit is an essential participation requirement; contractors who did not attend would not be accepted. The successful contractor must hold or arrange the necessary works permit for the Isle of Man before starting. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of Maughold Head and Douglas Head Lighthouses

Notice Description

NLB are looking for a contractor to complete refurbishment works of 2 lighthouses situated on the Isle of Man, Maughold head and Douglas Head. This will involve application of external and internal decorative & protective coatings, along with some minor civils work at each site, including removal and addition of flooring, minor metalwork and window works. Full details will be in the tender documents and Bill of Quantities. We require interested contractors to attend a mandatory site visit between 10th and 12th September 2026 (dates will be confirmed with interested suppliers asap) and the work is expected to start in early November 2026. Unfortunately NLB will not accept tenders from suppliers who do not attend this site visit. Please note that contractors will need to hold or arrange a works permit to complete these works on the Isle of Man before the estimated start date, expected to be November 2026. Estimated timescales for procurement: Publish tender documents - 25th August 2026 Site visit - Between 10th and 12th September 2026 - TBC with interested suppliers Tender Submissions - By 29th September 2026 Estimated Award date - Early October 2026 Site start date - Estimated 1st November 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Only if required to complete the works, but we do require the works to be completed by end March 2027 latest. This must be discussed and agreed in advance with the project lead.

Planning Information

Interested parties should email procurement@nlb.org.uk with their interest in this tender and attending the site visit. Full details will be in the tender document, expected to be published 21st August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081214-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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