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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Construction of Rubha Cuil-Cheanna Minor Light"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Construction of Rubha Cuil-Cheanna Minor Light

Buyer: THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-120505b9-8a36-4273-9536-ef8d97549460

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is inviting tenders for the construction of the Rubha Cuil-Cheanna Minor Light, located near Onich, Scotland. This public works contract is in the award stage, with a total estimated value of £61,880.22. The contract period is set to commence on 28th September 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2021. The procurement method utilised for this opportunity is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline was 23rd September 2020. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for 17th August 2020, highlighting the importance of site familiarisation prior to tendering.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and engineering firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the contracting authority's encouragement of such businesses. Companies with expertise in civil engineering, electrical installations, and related works would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this project. The construction involves specialised elements like a prefabricated lighthouse structure, solar power systems, and marine lantern installation, thus favouring contractors with relevant technical skills and experience in maritime construction projects.

## Notice

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUBHA CUIL-CHEANNA MINOR LIGHT REFERENCE: ENPR/LRCC/1675 It is the Boards intension to award this contract to a single Contractor, and it is envisaged that the successful Tenderer will co-ordinate and complete the required construction works at Rubha Cuil-Cheanna is located 1.1km west of Onich and 2.6km southwest of Corran overlooking Loch Linnhe, at Latitude 56deg 42' 19.18"N, Longitude -5deg 14' 48.75W (NN 01345 61790). Proposed Works It is proposed to construct the new minor lighthouse using a 2 storey, 5.5m high prefabricated modular aluminium lattice framework tower with external GRP daymark panels. The aluminium tower will be secured to a 350mm thk. reinforced concrete slab constructed on a compacted granular sub-base. A timber post and wire fence, with access gate, is also to be erected around the perimeter of the site. 2 marine lanterns will be positioned on the second floor of the tower. A Sabik VLS-46 LED Projector will be provided to assist vessels exiting Corran Narrows travelling south and a Sealite SL-155 will be used to guide vessels travelling north through Corran Narrows onto Fort William. Electrical power will be supplied from 6 batteries stored in a watertight enclosure located at the base of the structure. The batteries will be maintained in a charged state via solar panels mounted on the south elevation of the structure. An additional watertight cubicle, located on the first floor of the tower, will control the electrical operating system. A suitable lighting conductor will also be installed and connected to a buried earth mat within the site boundary. Site Visit Tenderers are requested to attend a mandatory site visit schedule for Monday 17th August 2020 at 10:00hrs to familiarize themselves with the location and the available site space and any restrictions. The appropriate PPE equipment and COVID-19 guidelines, restriction and social distancing must be adhered to whilst on site Please contact Donald Innes, Procurement Officer via delta e-sourcing to confirm your attendance to the site visit Full details relating to this Procurement exercise can be downloaded via NLB's Delta eProcurement Portal 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ab9698-a850-49a8-b7f8-6a828d7589ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS MERRIMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45442100 - Painting work

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ab9698-a850-49a8-b7f8-6a828d7589ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ab9698-a850-49a8-b7f8-6a828d7589ad
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=615289582
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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