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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Fife Ness Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Fife Ness Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98514f9e-626d-4feb-a0e2-a72e72c075f5

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract to R S Merriman Ltd for the refurbishment of the Fife Ness Lighthouse. This project falls under the works category, specifically fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation, with additional painting work. The lighthouse is situated in Scotland and the project is set to start on 30th August 2024, with an expected completion date of 31st March 2025. The contract’s value is £112,874.33. Key tasks include exterior and interior painting, asbestos surveying and removal, and security upgrades. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 26th August 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, painting, and safety installations to expand their portfolio through collaboration. Companies with expertise in asbestos handling and refurbishment, especially those accredited by UKAS, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such projects could lead to further opportunities with the Northern Lighthouse Board and other governmental bodies, fostering business growth and reinforcing industry reputation.

## Notice

Painting work of buildings. Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work. Fife Ness Lighthouse is at an elevation of 12m and a position of 56o 16.17' N, 02o 35.10' W. The character of the light is flashing white and red every 10 seconds with a range of white 21miles and red 20 miles. The lighthouse sits on a rock outcrop, which falls approximately 3m down to the shore to the south around the lightroom area. The station is bounded by a 2m concrete post and mesh fence topped with 3 layers of barbed wire. There is a tarmac track from the entrance gate up to the station entrance. The Lighthouse is a single storey building that consists of lantern room, control room and battery room. The light was first established in 1975. The proposed works principally involves the repair of and defective items and application of decorative / protective coatings to all external /internal surfaces of the structure. More specifically, the main items of project work are as listed below:- 1. Carry plant, tools and materials to site. 2. Ensure contractors own site welfare facilities accessible. 3. Carry out an Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on the structure prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health & Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures" and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide. A copy of the report must be issued to the Engineer prior to work commencement. 4. All licensed removal work must be carried out by Asbestos Removal Contractors who are in possession of a current asbestos license issued by the Health and Safety Executive and who are members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). Asbestos Removal Contractors must be assessed in advance by the NLB QHSE department. 5. External work (Lighthouse Station) Wash down prepare and paint externally. Replace entire security fence. Remove obsolete emergency optic. Minor building refurbishment works. 6. Internal work (Lighthouse Station) Washdown, prepare and paint internals of lighthouse. Minor building refurbishment works. 7. Remove rubbish off site on a regular basis, photographs of welfare facilities to be provide to NLB at the start and end of each trip to ensure basic hygiene levels are met. 8. The Contractor must supply the NLB Project Leader with 'as-built' drawings and information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. Programme The contractor must submit a works programme, at tender stage with a proposed start date for the sequence of works within this project. It is anticipated that the programme of scheduled works will start in July/August 2024 and take place over a period of 8 weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dde180-eca7-4573-997d-2093e9242e4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,874 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,874 |
| 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 | R S MERRIMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45442110 - Painting work of buildings

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dde180-eca7-4573-997d-2093e9242e4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dde180-eca7-4573-997d-2093e9242e4e
  26th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=885059080
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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