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title: "GB-Edinburgh: ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT MULL OF KINTYRE LIGHTHOUSE, CAMPBELTOWN"
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# GB-Edinburgh: ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT MULL OF KINTYRE LIGHTHOUSE, CAMPBELTOWN

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b4d9ffc-5695-4ef6-bc50-6d2cacb421b1

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has initiated a tender process for the project titled "ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT MULL OF KINTYRE LIGHTHOUSE, CAMPBELTOWN". The project falls under the industry category of Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads. Located in Scotland, United Kingdom, the tender is currently in the planning stage with a tender submission deadline of 2 March 2023. The contract period is scheduled to run from 22 April 2023 to 1 September 2023, presenting an opportunity for businesses specializing in ground-drainage work, road construction, and civil engineering to participate.

This tender by the Northern Lighthouse Board offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in roadworks and drainage systems. The project involves significant road improvements and landscaping work, with a contract value set at £500,000. Businesses with a proven track record in similar projects and the capability to meet the specified requirements are encouraged to participate in this open procedure, aiming to secure contracts for the enhancement of the access road leading to the historical Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse.

## Notice

The Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse was built in 1788 and re-built between 1821 and 1830. The lighthouse (located approximately 16miles south west of Campbelltown) is situated on the edge of an 80m high cliff and is accessed via a steep and twisty single track macadammed road. The private road is approximately 1 mile long and extends from a lockable timber gate, adjacent to a public carpark/turning area at the end of the of the unclassified local authority road. From the access gate at the public carpark, the road drops approximately 280m down to the lighthouse, via a number of tight hairpin bends. Summary of Works: - Remote site, Private Road, 1.2miles, 2.6m wide, few passing places extreme gradients, hairpin bends - Existing private road surfacing is aged and breaking up at several points with poor condition drainage - Known difficulties with large vehicles travelling on single track - access requires to be monitored - Existing single track road is currently passable with care however major upgrade works are required. - Proposed to make bulk deliveries using ship and helicopter. - Temporary Power Supply for duration of the works, Site Security in accordance with CDM Regs. 2015 - Site clearance and works including demolition, excavation, drainage, earthworks, roadworks, brickwork, - Stonework, metalwork, plumbing including removal of 3,500 litre cold water storage tank, - Supply of and laying polymer concrete drainage channel, full road construction including overlay, - Supply and installation of replacement stainless steel water tank and all fixings and fittings - Supply and installation of 2no. 5,000 litre cold water storage tanks Bidders are requested to provide details of having performed up to three contracts of same or similar nature. Alternatively, should it be intended to sub-contract a proportion of the contract bidders will be required to demonstrate evidence of having a prior relationship with the subcontractor and having previously maintained a healthy supply chain with their chosen subcontractor. It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visits will be conducted on Thursday 9 February 2023. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing attendance and names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site. Tender submission deadline is 2 March 2023 Additional information: NLB will only accept electronic tender submissions using Delta eSourcing portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592c46c2-8e70-40d3-9fd4-9e708ab88f51 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2023 - 1 Sep 2023 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44611500 - Water tanks
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592c46c2-8e70-40d3-9fd4-9e708ab88f51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592c46c2-8e70-40d3-9fd4-9e708ab88f51
  24th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-ACCESS-ROAD-IMPROVEMENTS-AT-MULL-OF-KINTYRE-LIGHTHOUSE,-CAMPBELTOWN/TFZXZUS7GQ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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