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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Upgrade and Refubishment of St Abbs Head Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Upgrade and Refubishment of St Abbs Head Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bf736c7-57a7-4bf9-b319-a3888ad0f36e

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the upgrade and refurbishment of St Abbs Head Lighthouse, located in Scotland, UK. This project involves the installation of a new LED optic system and various refurbishment works, including an asbestos survey and updating welfare facilities. The procurement stage is currently open, with tenders due by 9 May 2017. The estimated contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and this opportunity falls under the category of electrical wiring and fitting work.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical installations, construction work, and refurbishment projects. Companies with expertise in electrical wiring, fitting, and related civil engineering works would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project may lead to further opportunities within the public sector, enhancing business growth and visibility in related markets.

## Notice

Description: The proposed works will involve decommissioning the existing optic and installing a new LED optic system, as well as refurbishment and redecoration of the tower and mess facilities in the control block. The existing lens is to be left in its current position, permanently shrouded, with the new optics positioned on the internal cast-iron walkway, in front of the old lens. More specifically, the main items of work listed below: 1. Carry out asbestos survey of all NLB-owned property 2. Replace existing welfare facilities with new 3. Redecorate internally as per bill items 4. Establish temporary navigation optic (NLB technicians) 5. Decommission existing optic system (NLB technicians) 6. Install new batteries and charger 7. Install new domestic equipment (lighting, heating, fire detection etc) 8. Install new optic system 9. Commission all electrical installations Site visits will be conducted on Thursday 11 May 2017 for this project. Please contact Ruth Millan, Procurement@nlb.org.uk to confirm attendance and names of representatives attending site. 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 tender documents can be downloaded from our buyer profile http://nlb.g2b.info, buyer profile, other information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c202f566-a809-47d8-a134-3451165454e6 |
| 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 | 2 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 23 Oct 2017 |
| 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

- 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

- 2 May 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c202f566-a809-47d8-a134-3451165454e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c202f566-a809-47d8-a134-3451165454e6
  2nd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=255861224
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://nlb.g2b.info

## Provenance

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