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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Thousla Rock"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Thousla Rock

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36a71839-990e-4c74-912b-230d1a2572d8

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is leading a public procurement process for the refurbishment and upgrade of Thousla Rock in Edinburgh, Scotland. This project, classified under the industry category of electrical wiring and fitting work, has an estimated value of £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 10 June 2022 at 16:00. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2022 and will run until 30 November 2022. A site visit for interested tenderers is planned for the week commencing 13 June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in works related to electrical installations, civil engineering, and painting. Interested businesses should be capable of executing tasks such as stripping and reapplying coatings, installing replacement materials, and conducting inspections of structural components. The requirement for a pre-site asbestos survey also indicates opportunities for firms specialized in health and safety compliance, making this procurement ideal for a diverse range of service providers in the construction and maintenance sectors.

## Notice

The Works The proposed project is the upgrade and refurbishment of the AtoN and shall consist of the following works: *Fully strip coatings from tower and access ladder and apply full build of paint to NLB Specification. *Remove damaged screed from top of tower and supply and install replacement Duracomposites GRP grating. *Inspection of metal work including handrail, access ladder and fixings and repair/replace as required. *Replace existing optic unit (redundant cabinet, pedestal, batteries, optic and solar panels to be retained and returned to NLB) - This equipment shall be supplied by NLB. As part of the project works the Principal Contractor is required to organise an early 'Initial' pre-site start Asbestos Survey / Report within the NLB estate via and UKAS accredited asbestos company to identify and hopefully remove any asbestos containing materials before Contractor's personnel arrive on site. During the proposed works, it is essential that the Aids to Navigation are not prevented from operating at any stage that they are required. Details will be provided on the basic operation of these items to allow the Contractor to prevent his operatives from affecting the Aids to Navigation. For detailed description of the works refer to the Bill of Quantities. A site visit is planned for w/c 13 June 2022. All tenderers should confirm attendance including names and mobile numbers 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daabf490-482e-42e3-9656-d4860ec7d918 |
| 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 | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| 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

- 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

- 17 May 2022 at 17:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daabf490-482e-42e3-9656-d4860ec7d918

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daabf490-482e-42e3-9656-d4860ec7d918
  17th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Thousla-Rock/T52XC3B86C
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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