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title: "GB-Edinburgh: MAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF PLADDA LIGHTHOUSE"
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# GB-Edinburgh: MAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF PLADDA LIGHTHOUSE

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40dae801-e1c6-4bfa-acf4-e52e1b5e3586

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for the major refurbishment of Pladda Lighthouse in Edinburgh, worth £198,755.65 GBP. The project involves painting and glazing work on the lighthouse structures, with key dates set for plant/materials delivery on 10/7/2024, site delivery on 24/7/2024, and project completion on 29/10/2024. The tender, initiated as a planning stage, was awarded to TRAC HLM Ltd, with a contract period from 10/7/2024 to 31/10/2024.

This contracting opportunity by the Northern Lighthouse Board presents a substantial project for companies specializing in refurbishment and painting works of structures. Businesses capable of handling asbestos surveys, painting work, and site establishment are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project location in Scotland offers a unique challenge and opportunity for contractors looking to contribute to the preservation and maintenance of historic lighthouse infrastructure.

## Notice

Refurbishment work. Painting and glazing work. Painting work. Painting work of buildings. Painting and protective-coating work of structures. Painting work of structures. Pladda Lighthouse is situated on the pear-shaped Island of Pladda half a mile off the South East corner of Arran at Latitude 55o 25.5' N, Longitude 05o 07.3' W. The current light, which was automated in 1990, stands 29 meters high and is situated 40 metres above sea level. The light has a white flashing character (3) every 30 seconds giving a nautical range of 17 miles. The only property the NLB currently own on the Island is the lighthouse tower, the smaller tower below, the link corridor building between both towers, and the solar panel structure. All remaining buildings and land are privately owned. Due to the location of this site, the majority of materials and equipment will be transported to and from site via NLB Tender & Helicopter. Main Items of work: The main items of project work are as listed below:- 1.Carry out a full Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on all NLB operational buildings prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures" and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide. 2.The Principal Contractor is expected to test the existing 'HCL' fall arrest system and re-certify it if necessary before use. The Principal Contractor is to provide the Project Leader with all relevant test certification for record and audit purposes. 3.Deliver all plant/materials/camp to NLB Oban packaged for helicopter underslinging 4.Land plant/materials/camp on site and establish site. 5.Full redecoration of the station Key dates: 10/7/2024 - Contractor to deliver all plant/materials to NLB Oban for loading aboard the NLV Pharos - all loads to be prepared as per NLB Helicopter underslinging guidance 24/7/2024 - NLB Ship and Helicopter will deliver all plant/materials to site - contractor must be on site to receive loads. NLV Pharos will be available to provide accommodation while site camp is constructed 29/10/2024 - NLB Ship and Helicopter will clear site and return all contractor's plant/materials to NLB Oban for collection - all loads to be prepared and weighed as per NLB Helicopter underslinging guidance with dangerous goods signed off accordingly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4a5156-616e-47eb-8098-98c6bfda3f65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,755 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,755 |
| 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 | 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 | TRAC HLM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45442121 - Painting work of structures
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2024 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4a5156-616e-47eb-8098-98c6bfda3f65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4a5156-616e-47eb-8098-98c6bfda3f65
  26th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=858186288
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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