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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Butt of Lewis Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ece4d26-699c-4bd0-85e2-e2c51d88af9e

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has initiated a procurement process for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse in Scotland, focusing on water plumbing, electrical wiring, and general renovation works. The tender, referenced as BIP456505218, was awarded on 10th December 2019, with the contract period commencing on 6th January 2020 and scheduled for completion by 31st March 2020. The total contract value is approximately £225,123. A site visit was mandatory for tender eligibility and took place on 11th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in construction and renovation sectors, particularly those specializing in plumbing, electrical work, painting, glazing, and joinery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this project especially suitable, although all interested parties must meet the specified selection criteria. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business's portfolio and credibility by working on a historic landmark renovation.

## Notice

The proposed works will involve replacement of the optic and refurbishment and redecoration of the tower and mess facilities in the adjoining building. More specifically, the main items of work listed below: *External redecoration of ex-keeper's buildings, control block, engine room, tower lightroom/dome; *Internal redecoration of tower, watchroom and lightroom; *Replace broken glazing panels in lightroom; *Removal of extension to balcony walkway (for old foghorn) and reinstatement of balcony handrail; *Removal of asbestos garage roof sections and replacement with non-asbestos roof; *Supply and install new fencing around DGPS equipment in courtyard; *Strip out existing optic and supporting electrical system; and *Install new optic and supporting electrical system and batteries (some items NLB-supplied). For detailed description of the works refer to the Bill of Quantities. A site visit is planned for Butt of Lewis Lighthouse on Monday 11th November 2019. Please note that this is a Pass or Fail criteria within our evaluation matrix. Only tenderers who have attended the site visit will be considered as part of the evaluation process. The contractor must submit a works programme at tender stage with a start date on site of 6th January 2020, sequence of works and completion date no later than 31st March 2020. 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/94815ce7-2917-4254-b41d-fa817bf3e293 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,123 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,123 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45262521 - Facing brickwork
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work
- 45332200 - Water plumbing work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45421000 - Joinery work
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45441000 - Glazing work
- 45442110 - Painting work of buildings

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2019 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94815ce7-2917-4254-b41d-fa817bf3e293

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94815ce7-2917-4254-b41d-fa817bf3e293
  11th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=456505218
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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