--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Cape Wrath Lighthouse - 2019" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5393b0b2-e827-471b-9406-16dc9380f787" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5393b0b2-e827-471b-9406-16dc9380f787" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5393b0b2-e827-471b-9406-16dc9380f787.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5393b0b2-e827-471b-9406-16dc9380f787.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2019-04-18" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Cape Wrath Lighthouse - 2019 Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5393b0b2-e827-471b-9406-16dc9380f787 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5393b0b2-e827-471b-9406-16dc9380f787) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5393b0b2-e827-471b-9406-16dc9380f787.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the refurbishment and upgrade of Cape Wrath Lighthouse, located at the north-westerly tip of the Scottish mainland. This procurement falls under the works category and is published as an open procedure, with a contract value between £100,000 and £500,000. The tender period closes on 16 May 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 17 July 2019 and end by 8 March 2020. A site visit is scheduled for 16 May 2019, which is crucial for prospective bidders as it is weighted as a pass/fail criterion in the evaluation process. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and engineering sectors. Suitable businesses may include those specialising in joinery, metalworking, electrical installation, and plumbing, as they will be essential for the various tasks outlined, such as installing a solar array, refurbishing accommodations, and ensuring effective site management. Engaging in this project can enable companies to showcase their expertise in challenging environments and gain valuable experience in public sector contracts. ## Notice It is the Boards intension to award this contract to a single Contractor and it is envisaged that the successful Tenderer will co-ordinate the running of project works at Cape Wrath Lighthouse. Cape Wrath Lighthouse is situated on the most north-westerly tip of the Scottish mainland at Latitude 58o 37.6' N, Longitude 04o 59.9' W. The work which is to be included in the contract is as detailed below: (not an exhaustive list) *Mobilise site - land water, oil, materials equipment and plant from NLV Pharos and helicopter. *Establish temporary accommodation camp. *Excavate and form concrete base for solar array. *Excavate track for cable ducts and chambers between control room and solar array. *Install solar array and ducts, build chambers and reinstate ground. *Install solar instrument cubicles. *Refurbish accommodation block as detailed. *Clear all rubbish and material from site, demobilise. Access to the lighthouse is by a 10-minute ferryboat crossing from Durness, across the Kyle of Durness, and then by minibus along a track for approximately 12 miles. The land between the Kyle of Durness and the lighthouse is used as a bombardment range. Site Visit - A site visit is scheduled for 16 May 2019. Details are within the Tender Introduction document. This is weighted as a Pass/Fail within the evaluation criteria. Please refer to the tender document for more details on the project. 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/09772197-6d04-4066-a431-a940fdecd1f2 | | 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 | 18 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2019 - 8 Mar 2020 | | 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 - 45262670 - Metalworking - 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 - 45441000 - Glazing work - 45442100 - Painting work ## Release History - 18 Apr 2019 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09772197-6d04-4066-a431-a940fdecd1f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09772197-6d04-4066-a431-a940fdecd1f2 18th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Cape-Wrath-Lighthouse---2019/25HBY2T793 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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