--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53df0611-9788-4c7c-9460-60b3c7e26ef0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53df0611-9788-4c7c-9460-60b3c7e26ef0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53df0611-9788-4c7c-9460-60b3c7e26ef0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53df0611-9788-4c7c-9460-60b3c7e26ef0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2024-06-03" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53df0611-9788-4c7c-9460-60b3c7e26ef0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53df0611-9788-4c7c-9460-60b3c7e26ef0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53df0611-9788-4c7c-9460-60b3c7e26ef0.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board based in Edinburgh has initiated a tender titled "Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse" in the works category. The project involves major upgrades to the lighthouse, including replacing the existing light source with LED technology, testing and upgrading lightning & earthing infrastructure, and carrying out repairs to masonry and plasterwork. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 11/06/2024, with the tender return deadline set for 12/07/2024. The proposed works are expected to commence on 12/08/2024. This tender opportunity presents potential for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and other economic operators. Businesses specializing in painting and glazing work, electrical installation work, and concrete repair work could benefit from bidding on this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to compete and contribute to the refurbishment and modernization of the Corsewall Lighthouse. ## Notice Corsewall Lighthouse, Built in 1817, is Grade A Listed. The station is currently designated as road access for routine maintenance and Major works. The last major refurbishment occurred in 1994, with last Revenue Re-paint in 2014. The current AtoN is a Cat 1 Light with a 22 nautical mile range. The scope of the proposed Major upgrade project is summarised as follows: retain the existing Range and first order, Rotating Fresnel lens & mechanical bearing, replacing the existing light source with LED GRAD unit, controls, battery and monitoring with modern equivalents. Lightning & earthing infrastructure to be tested and upgraded as appropriate. Repairs required to masonry spiral stair & plasterwork, together with full redecoration internally & externally (including replacement of floor coverings as required). Cathodic Protection is proposed for cast iron window frames and other metalwork prone to corrosion. Investigate improvements to tower ventilation. Inspect all flat roofs & carry out repairs as required. Inspect & repair pointing to masonry of tower walls & balcony corbel. Various items of mitigation works are also proposed in connection with planned public access to the lighthouse (i.e. anti-climb measures & cable lay-overs on the tower balcony & rotating machinery encasement in the watch room etc). A mandatory site visit is planned for 11/06/2024 Tender return deadline is 12/07/2024 Proposed works start date is 12/08/2024 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/63596703-f4d2-43f9-9d1e-3abdc23dead3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 | | 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 - 45262330 - Concrete repair work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45440000 - Painting and glazing work ## Release History - 3 Jun 2024 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63596703-f4d2-43f9-9d1e-3abdc23dead3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63596703-f4d2-43f9-9d1e-3abdc23dead3 3rd June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Corsewall-Lighthouse/E5ZH37P5FH 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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