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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Major Upgrade and Refurbishment Works - Hoy (Sound) Low Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Major Upgrade and Refurbishment Works - Hoy (Sound) Low Lighthouse

Buyer: THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d0b8030-3a8b-40ad-8a7d-14dcdacacbbb

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking contractors for the "Major Upgrade and Refurbishment Works - Hoy (Sound) Low Lighthouse" project located in Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the Tender Return deadline set for 21 May 2021. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on 5 May 2021 and the contract award anticipated on 11 June 2021. This open procurement method targets major refurbishment and upgrade works, with a project value estimated between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction and engineering firms, particularly those specialising in electrical works, painting, and civil engineering. Businesses with experience in large-scale refurbishment projects and compliance with safety regulations will be ideally suited to compete. Engaging in this project not only opens the door to significant contracted work but also positions companies for potential future collaborations with the Northern Lighthouse Board and other public sector clients in similar industry areas.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 23 March 2021 for the following reason: AMENDMENT No 4 With the easing of current changes to COVID-19 restrictions within Scotland, the Board has the re-scheduled and revised the procurement timetable for the above project. The revised dates for this procurement exercise are now: Timescales TaskRevised Dates Issue Tender9 November 2020 Site Visit 5 May 2021 Tender Return21 May 2021 Award Contract11 June 2021 It is now proposed to carry out the pre-tender site meeting to Hoy (Sound) Low Lighthouse on Thursday 5 May 2021 (specific details on the site visit will follow) with the Tender Return date re-schedule until Friday 21 May 2021 at 14:00hrs via the Delta eProcurement Portal. Due to the significant changes and delay in the Procurement timescales can all interested suppliers confirm that they are still interested in this project. I apologise the inconvenience that this may have caused(INVITATION TO TENDER FOR: MAJOR UPGRAGE AND REFURBISHMENT WORKS - HOY (SOUND) LOW LIGHTHOUSE NLB REF: ENP1/HOYL/1671 It is the Boards intension to award this contract to a single Contractor, and it is envisaged that the successful Tenderer will co-ordinate and complete the required work at Hoy (Sound) Low Lighthouse is situated on Graemsey, a small Island which sits in the approaches to Scapa Flow between Stromness on the Orkney mainland and the Island of Hoy at Latitude 58deg56.42'N, Longitude 3deg18.60'W. Proposed Works Scheduled Major Refurbishment and Upgrade of the Aid to Navigation. The proposed works principally involve the de-commissioning and removal of the obsolete optic and electrical operating / monitoring system for replacement with a modern equivalent. All existing electrical wiring will also be replaced and the lighthouse tower will also to be completely refurbished along with the application of protective and decorative coatings to all external and internal elevations of the structure as necessary. Full details of the proposed works are contained within the tender document Site Visit Tenderers are requested to attend a mandatory site visit schedule for 2 December 2020 at 10:00hrs to familiarize themselves with the location and the available site space and any restrictions. The appropriate PPE equipment and COVID-19 guidelines, restriction and social distancing must be adhered to whilst on site Please contact Donald Innes, Procurement Officer via delta e-sourcing to confirm your attendance to the site visit For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Edinburgh:-Major-Upgrade-and-Refurbishment-Works---Hoy-(Sound)-Low-Lighthouse/Y7M4S3V56Q To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y7M4S3V56Q)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c9cbbe-ef2f-4328-a384-e2bed308fb54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2021 - 5 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 23 Mar 2021 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c9cbbe-ef2f-4328-a384-e2bed308fb54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c9cbbe-ef2f-4328-a384-e2bed308fb54
  23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=577418170
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y7M4S3V56Q
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Edinburgh:-Major-Upgrade-and-Refurbishment-Works---Hoy-(Sound)-Low-Lighthouse/Y7M4S3V56Q

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