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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Redecoration of Ushenish Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Redecoration of Ushenish Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f585a99-905a-4f75-ac2b-1494cc6238ab

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is currently conducting a tender for the refurbishment and redecoration of Ushenish Lighthouse, located in Scotland. This procurement, classified under the works category, is valued between £50,000 and £100,000 and falls under the CPV code for painting and protective-coating work of structures. The tender process is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 25 April 2017. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 23 June 2017 and is expected to conclude by 30 September 2017. Interested parties are required to attend a mandatory site visit on 26 April 2017, which necessitates specific safety certifications for access.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in civil maintenance, refurbishment, and painting works. Businesses that possess relevant experience in operating in challenging locations, such as coastal or remote areas, will find themselves particularly well-suited for this contract. Contractors with capabilities in waterproofing, interior and exterior decorating, as well as structural repairs, should consider this opportunity as a means to expand their service offerings and engage in prestigious public sector work.

## Notice

The proposed works will comprise of civil maintenance repair works and the application of decorative / protective coatings to external and internal elevations of the lighthouse tower, and surrounding buildings. More specifically, the main items of work are as follows: *Erect site camp and establish welfare facilities. *Set up site. *Carry out roof repairs to the welfare and battery room block. *Replace the kitchen units, sink, etc. *Replace the toilet and sink. *Refurbish external timber doors and replace if required. *Carry out internal plaster repairs as required. *Prepare and redecorate the tower and surrounding buildings externally. *Prepare and redecorate the tower and surrounding buildings internally. *Dismantle site camp and welfare facilities. *Prepare loads for site clearance by ship and helicopter and clear site. Site visits will be conducted on Wednesday 26 April 2017 for this project. Please contact Ruth Millan, Procurement Administrator: 0131 473 3104 or by email Procurement@nlb.org.uk to confirm attendance and names of representatives attending site. Site will be accessed via helicopter and all contractors attending the visit must have passed their HUET with CA-EBS. Please forward a copy of the certification for named contractor attending the site visit. Otherwise you will not be permitted to attend the site visit. NLB will provide a heli-suit but no other PPE for the visit. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. Departure point to be agreed but it may be at Benbecula airport (time to be confirmed). Each contractor can only send one representative due to limited space in the helicopter. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that as small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The tender documents can be downloaded from our buyer profile http://nlb.g2b.info, other information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004ddf96-e61a-4daf-b47c-8458977e69a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261210 - Roof-covering work
- 45442100 - Painting work
- 45442110 - Painting work of buildings
- 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures
- 45442121 - Painting work of structures

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2017 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004ddf96-e61a-4daf-b47c-8458977e69a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004ddf96-e61a-4daf-b47c-8458977e69a4
  20th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=253097989
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://nlb.g2b.info

## Provenance

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