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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Rubh Reidh Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Rubh Reidh Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ef37e4e-b6aa-41d4-a3ce-cb1aa45af804

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Rubh Reidh Lighthouse, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. This procurement is classified under the industry category of electrical installation work and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 16 February 2017. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000. The project entails significant upgrades, including the removal of existing lighting systems, refurbishment of the tower, engine room, fuel store, and welfare block, as well as necessary asbestos surveys. An open procurement method is being used for this tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and electrical sectors, particularly those with experience in refurbishment and civil engineering works. Businesses that specialise in electrical installation, painting, and general construction could benefit greatly by participating in this process. Given the project's focus on upgrading essential navigational aids, contractors who can demonstrate expertise in safety and environmental management will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Scheduled Capital Refurbishment and Upgrade of the Aid to Navigation. The proposed works principally involves the de-commissioning and removal of existing Optic Lamp Array along with the automatic electrical operating / monitoring system within the NLB Tower for replacement with a new upgraded modern version including 2 No Zeni-Lite High Power LED Optics. The NLB owned Tower, Engine Room and Fuel Store are to be totally refurbished and re-painted. The Welfare Block will require to be repaired wherever relevant after the upgrade of the electrical installation. All buildings, with the exception of the Welfare Block, are located across a courtyard within the grounds of land and other buildings (ex. keepers houses), that are now privately owned. The Welfare Block sits immediately out with the boundary wall on the north east side, next to the vehicular access gate. See Item No.5 of project work listed below for details of possible on site storage of project materials with the NLB Estate. 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. A further 'Demolition' survey / report by the same UKAS accredited company is to be done during the de-commissioning of electrical cubicles, etc to identify any further ACM's for removal. The full requirements are detailed within the tender documents. Tender documents can be downloaded from our Buyer Profile http://nlb.g2b.info 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 full requirements are detailed within the tender documents. Tender documents can be downloaded from our Buyer Profile http://nlb.g2b.info

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5df9bd3-eff2-4b56-b06a-2c920352b3e4 |
| 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 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Jun 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 Feb 2017 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5df9bd3-eff2-4b56-b06a-2c920352b3e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5df9bd3-eff2-4b56-b06a-2c920352b3e4
  2nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=237991093
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://nlb.g2b.info

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