Tender

Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

MUSEUM OF SCOTTISH LIGHTHOUSES

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, located in Fraserburgh, UK, has initiated a procurement process for the alteration of an existing store and link corridor to create a new visitor exhibition area. This open procedure tender falls under the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category and is primarily classified as works. With a tender title of "Museum of Scottish Lighthouses," the process encompasses activities such as the removal and replacement of the floor slab, installation of steps, ramps, balustrades, display plinths, interpretation signage, and new mechanical and electrical services. The tender, currently in the active stage, was issued on 10th February 2026, and the deadline for submission is 13th March 2026 at 12:00 PM GMT, with the award period starting immediately after the deadline. The project is slated for a contract period of 120 days following the award.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, mechanical, and electrical services focused on heritage and cultural site development. Companies specialising in museum installations, particularly those adept at managing public-facing cultural projects, could greatly benefit from participating. Additionally, given the open procurement method and allowance for electronic submissions, smaller firms with innovative solutions in exhibition design and implementation have a fair chance against larger enterprises. Winning this contract can provide a prospective business with excellent exposure and a chance to demonstrate its capability in executing prestigious projects, thereby aiding in broader business growth and development opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

Notice Description

The works cover alterations to an existing store and link corridor to provide a new visitor exhibition area for The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Inclusive of: removal and replacement of existing floor slab; installation of new steps, ramps, and balustrades; installation of display plinths and interpretation signage; new mechanical and electrical services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works cover alterations to an existing store and link corridor to provide a new visitor exhibition area for The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Inclusive of: removal and replacement of existing floor slab; installation of new steps, ramps, and balustrades; installation of display plinths and interpretation signage; new mechanical and electrical services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823006
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549209
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MUSEUM OF SCOTTISH LIGHTHOUSES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
manager@lighthousemuseum.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1346511022

Buyer Location

Locality
FRASERBURGH
Postcode
AB43 9DU
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeenshire
Electoral Ward
Fraserburgh and District
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549209
    Museum of Scottish Lighthouses - The works cover alterations to an existing store and link corridor to provide a new visitor exhibition area for The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Inclusive of: removal and replacement of existing floor slab; installation of new steps, ramps, and balustrades; installation of display plinths and interpretation signage; new mechanical and electrical services.

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