--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Girdle Ness Lighthouse - Major Refurbishment and Upgrade" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26043456-4166-4a6c-81e9-f533c2105ce3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26043456-4166-4a6c-81e9-f533c2105ce3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26043456-4166-4a6c-81e9-f533c2105ce3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26043456-4166-4a6c-81e9-f533c2105ce3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2024-07-22" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Girdle Ness Lighthouse - Major Refurbishment and Upgrade Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26043456-4166-4a6c-81e9-f533c2105ce3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26043456-4166-4a6c-81e9-f533c2105ce3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26043456-4166-4a6c-81e9-f533c2105ce3.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking a contractor for the refurbishment and upgrade of Girdle Ness Lighthouse in Edinburgh, focusing on electrical and mechanical updates as well as demolition work. The primary industry category for this tender is electrical machinery and lighthouse construction services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date of 29 August 2024, and the contract is set to start on 7 October 2024, concluding on 14 March 2025. A site visit is scheduled for 15 August 2024, with prospective contractors required to confirm attendance by 14 August 2024. This open procedure is intended to attract potential suppliers, especially SMEs, to compete based on the set criteria for this procurement. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical refurbishment, particularly those with experience in lighthouse systems or similar infrastructure projects. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the project’s scope provides a substantial contract value ranging from GBP 500,000 to GBP 1,000,000, presenting a lucrative growth opportunity. Companies that excel in demolition, electrical installations, and compliance with strict safety and environmental regulations will find this tender especially suitable. The refurbishment of Girdle Ness Lighthouse will require expertise in modernising electrical systems while adhering to current standards and environmental regulations. ## Notice Decommission and remove the obsolete electrical operating / monitoring system, cubicles, chargers, battery, domestic electrical system, etc., in compliance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2013 Decommission the existing engine and dismantle. Strip out exhausts, ventilation equipment and ducting along with other mechanical accessories. Decommission and demolish all DGPS infrastructure Principal Contractor is expected to test the existing 'HCL' fall arrest system and re-certify it before use. Principal Contractor is to install a new electrical optic / monitoring system which must be tested to ensure compliance with current electricity at work regulations BS 7671. De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps Principal Contractor is to supply the NLB Project Engineer with 'as-built' information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. ******IMPORTANT NOTE******* SITE VISIT ON 15 AUGUST 2024 - PLEASE ADVISE ATTENDANCE BY 14 AUGUST 2024 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/ffcb8b91-8fe2-4f0c-a5bb-7c726431a32e | | 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 | 22 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45111100 - Demolition work - 45216128 - Lighthouse construction work - 63724400 - Lighthouse services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2024 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcb8b91-8fe2-4f0c-a5bb-7c726431a32e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcb8b91-8fe2-4f0c-a5bb-7c726431a32e 22nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Girdle-Ness-Lighthouse---Major-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade/83296C7ZVS Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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