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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Girdle Ness Lighthouse - Major Refurbishment and Upgrade"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Girdle Ness Lighthouse - Major Refurbishment and Upgrade

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91f258e4-93d9-4f89-8678-92251b33f1f2

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract to TRAC HLM Ltd for the major refurbishment and upgrade of the Girdle Ness Lighthouse. This project, within the industry category of lighthouse services, involves extensive electrical and mechanical decommissioning, demolition work, and the installation of a new electrical optic/monitoring system. The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in an award on 6 September 2024. The project is set to commence on 7 October 2024 and is expected to be completed by 14 March 2025, with the site located in Scotland, United Kingdom. A site visit was scheduled for 15 August 2024 to facilitate any clarifications before the start date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the electrical and mechanical engineering sectors, demolition work, and lighthouse construction. The detailed requirements cater to businesses proficient in decommissioning and installing complex systems while complying with stringent safety and environmental regulations. Companies capable of managing such comprehensive projects can leverage this contract to establish or expand their expertise in specialised refurbishment and upgrade projects, thereby positioning themselves favourably for future procurements. The Northern Lighthouse Board’s clear guidelines and documentation requirements further ensure that qualified contractors can deliver high standards aligned with regulatory compliance.

## Notice

Decommission and remove the obsolete electrical operating / monitoring system, cubicles, chargers, battery, domestic electrical system, etc., in compliance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2013 Decommission the existing engine and dismantle. Strip out exhausts, ventilation equipment and ducting along with other mechanical accessories. Decommission and demolish all DGPS infrastructure Principal Contractor is expected to test the existing 'HCL' fall arrest system and re-certify it before use. Principal Contractor is to install a new electrical optic / monitoring system which must be tested to ensure compliance with current electricity at work regulations BS 7671. De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps Principal Contractor is to supply the NLB Project Engineer with 'as-built' information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. ******IMPORTANT NOTE******* SITE VISIT ON 15 AUGUST 2024 - PLEASE ADVISE ATTENDANCE BY 14 AUGUST 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/16a0d692-fe39-4d8e-a9cc-803ef4d4bf88 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £278,147 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £278,147 |
| 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 | 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 | TRAC HLM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45216128 - Lighthouse construction work
- 63724400 - Lighthouse services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a0d692-fe39-4d8e-a9cc-803ef4d4bf88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a0d692-fe39-4d8e-a9cc-803ef4d4bf88
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=890988368
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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