--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Construction of Portain Beacon" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26056c8e-654f-40bc-b800-802c19abddd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26056c8e-654f-40bc-b800-802c19abddd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26056c8e-654f-40bc-b800-802c19abddd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26056c8e-654f-40bc-b800-802c19abddd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2020-07-30" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Construction of Portain Beacon Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26056c8e-654f-40bc-b800-802c19abddd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26056c8e-654f-40bc-b800-802c19abddd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26056c8e-654f-40bc-b800-802c19abddd1.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking contractors for the construction of the Portain Beacon located in Edinburgh, Scotland. This project, classified under marine construction works, entails the creation of a 10.5-metre high structure designed to improve navigation safety. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, set to close on 24 August 2020. The contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £500,000, with a contract period running from 16 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, making this an accessible opportunity for various suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and marine works to engage in a valuable public project. Businesses with experience in marine construction, installation of navigation systems, or diving services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project aims to enhance maritime safety, which aligns well with businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector and contribute to infrastructural development in marine environments. ## Notice Construction of Portain Beacon - Description of Works It is proposed to construct a 10.5m high structure with a 3 mile nautical light positioned a minimum of 6m above mean high water springs to replace the existing Portain Buoy. The structure will be coloured predominantly green to act as a day mark and a ladder is to be provided from mean low water level to the working platform to allow for safe access during future maintenance visits and inspections. A 4m high cylindrical gravity concrete base foundation will be formed directly onto the bedrock using 3.0m O precast concrete manhole rings as permanent formwork which will be filled with marine grade underwater concrete and stainless steel reinforcement during the works. Once the concrete has cured and reached sufficient strength, the pre-fabricated stainless steel structure will be connected to the foundation using 8 no. M30 stainless steel threaded holding down bolts which will cast in during the concrete pour. A ladder leading to the working platform shall be attached to the main support colum which will allow safe access to the LED lantern and topmark located at the top of it. Please refer to the tender documents for more detail on the project work. A site visit is planned on 27 August 2020. Should the weather conditions be a problem for travel an alternative date will be arranged with all interested parties. 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/e0d536e4-376f-4439-b9ab-4abfa34ead41 | | 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 | 30 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45244000 - Marine construction works - 45244100 - Marine installations - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2020 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d536e4-376f-4439-b9ab-4abfa34ead41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d536e4-376f-4439-b9ab-4abfa34ead41 30th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Construction-of-Portain-Beacon/P8A743H3YX 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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