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title: "ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT MULL OF KINTYRE LIGHTHOUSE, CAMPBELTOWN"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT MULL OF KINTYRE LIGHTHOUSE, CAMPBELTOWN

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97c6404d-95d2-4e7b-bdb4-b1659fbd36a0

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for the project titled "ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT MULL OF KINTYRE LIGHTHOUSE, CAMPBELTOWN" within the Construction work industry category. This tender went through the open procedure (below threshold) procurement method. The contract period starts on 28th March 2023 and ends on 1st August 2023. The total contract value is £566,055.47 GBP. The tender deadline was on 2nd March 2023. The project is located in Scotland and offers business opportunities for companies specialising in construction and maintenance services.

The awarded contract by the Northern Lighthouse Board presents a growth opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector. Trac International Ltd is the supplier for this project. The scope of work involves upgrading a remote site access road with extreme gradients and hairpin bends. This project requires expertise in road construction, drainage systems, and earthworks. Businesses with experience in infrastructure development and civil engineering are well-suited to compete for this contract, aimed at enhancing the accessibility and safety of the historic Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f39156f-3eff-44e4-8e6e-aee708a25d9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2023 - 1 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £566,055 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £566,055 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2023 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f39156f-3eff-44e4-8e6e-aee708a25d9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f39156f-3eff-44e4-8e6e-aee708a25d9d
  28th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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