--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Fair Isle South" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58a3e254-1490-4e50-802d-8e3a7bfb85a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58a3e254-1490-4e50-802d-8e3a7bfb85a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58a3e254-1490-4e50-802d-8e3a7bfb85a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58a3e254-1490-4e50-802d-8e3a7bfb85a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2021-07-05" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Fair Isle South Buyer: THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58a3e254-1490-4e50-802d-8e3a7bfb85a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58a3e254-1490-4e50-802d-8e3a7bfb85a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58a3e254-1490-4e50-802d-8e3a7bfb85a3.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Northern Lighthouse Board seeking tenders for the refurbishment and upgrade of Fair Isle South Lighthouse, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on electrical wiring and fitting work, as well as painting and civil engineering tasks. The contract, valued at approximately £541,213, follows an open procurement method and was awarded to RS Merriman Ltd on 16 June 2021, with a contract period set from 2 August 2021 to 17 June 2022. Key activities include a site visit planned for 28 April 2021, where interested tenderers were required to confirm attendance by 23 April 2021, adhering to COVID-19 protocols. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and engineering sectors to expand their business. Companies with expertise in electrical work, refurbishment projects, and civil engineering would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful tenderer will be responsible for co-ordinating various project works, offering a platform for SMEs to showcase their capabilities in executing comprehensive refurbishment tasks within a prominent infrastructure project. ## Notice INVITATION TO TENDER FOR: REFURBISHMENT AND UPGRADE OF FAIR ISLE SOUTH LIGHTHOUSE NLB REF: ENP1/LFAS/1699 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. A description with outline of the intended project works is as follows:- Online of Proposed Works The main elements of the work will involve the following: *Remove all existing engines, controls and AtoN *Remove the existing optic battery cells for their potential re-use at Fair Isle North *Remove existing fuel tanks and demolish bund. *Install new standby genset and controls to be configured to run weekly for an hour and on mains failure. To be installed in the north easterly room where the current aux engine is situated. *Install a 1,200-litre fuel tank in the same room as new genset. *Install standby batteries in cabinet in watch room. *Install LED lantern to meet 18 nautical mile range. *Install optic monitoring cubicle. *Reconfigure kitchen and fit with LPG supplied cooker and boiler (for hot water supply only) *Reconfigure current engine room to create 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. *Excavate to form new wastewater route from new bathrooms to tie in with existing. *Refurbish current (south easterly) controls room to give lounge/dining room. *Reconfigure current battery room to form 2 bedrooms off lounge (emergency accommodation) and workshop. *Lightning earthing infrastructure to be tested and upgraded as appropriate. *All electrical works to be designed to BS EN 7671 *Full external and internal redecoration of all buildings Site Visit A site visit is planned for Fair Isle South Lighthouse on Wednesday 28th April 2021 should the weather conditions be a problem for travelling to site an alternative date will be arranged with all interested parties. All Tenderers attending the site visit should contact Donald Innes, Procurement Officer, via Delta eProcurement at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ by 14:00hrs on Friday 23rd April 2021 to confirm attendance, including names and mobile numbers of the representatives intending to visit site. Specific site visit times and meeting point will be confirmed prior to the site visit by Donald Innes, Procurement Officer. All potential suppliers will be required to complete and return an NLB COVID 19 Questionnaire prior to attending the site visit. The appropriate PPE equipment and COVID-19 guidelines, restriction and social distancing must be adhered to whilst on site. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Fair-Isle-South/Q4F2X46293 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q4F2X46293 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/16d0f543-49cd-4584-965d-46491d9b7341 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 17 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £541,213 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £541,213 | | 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 | THE 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 | RS MERRIMAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45442100 - Painting work ## Release History - 5 Jul 2021 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d0f543-49cd-4584-965d-46491d9b7341 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d0f543-49cd-4584-965d-46491d9b7341 5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=607938610 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q4F2X46293 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Fair-Isle-South/Q4F2X46293 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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