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title: "Replacement Mechincal Bearing System"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Replacement Mechincal Bearing System

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52c1d123-ba9e-450c-a0d2-48caa07db451

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is currently undertaking a tender for the "Replacement Mechanical Bearing System" at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, located in Scotland, UK. This project falls within the engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings sector and has a total budget of £100,000. The tender period closes on 23rd November 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 10th January 2022 and will conclude by 30th September 2022. The primary procurement stage is active tendering, and businesses can find more details in the tender notice published on 19th August 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in engineering design and installation services. Businesses with experience in working on historical refurbishment projects or specialised mechanical systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only work on the mechanical bearing system but will also be appointed as a sub-contractor to the main contractor for the significant refurbishment of the lighthouse, facilitating further engagement in upcoming related projects.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking the services of an experienced and competent service providers for the survey, design, manufacture, supply, delivery and installation of a mechanical bearing system and ancillary components at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse As part of this refurbishment it is proposed that the Mercury is removed from site and the lens rotation system is upgraded to a Replacement mechanical bearing with associated controls. A key objective of the project is the retention of the First Order Fresnel lens which is of historical importance. As such the successful Tenderer of this Mechincal Bearing System tendering exercise will be named and appointed as a nominated sub-contractor to the successful principle contractor of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Major Refurbishment project which is scheduled to commence in March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4870da63-fdbc-4337-ae94-21d8e408945a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4870da63-fdbc-4337-ae94-21d8e408945a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4870da63-fdbc-4337-ae94-21d8e408945a
  19th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=620009776
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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