--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Buchan Ness Lighthouse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99327249-9598-43cd-aaf0-03969ba61270" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99327249-9598-43cd-aaf0-03969ba61270" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99327249-9598-43cd-aaf0-03969ba61270.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99327249-9598-43cd-aaf0-03969ba61270.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2023-04-21" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Buchan Ness Lighthouse Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99327249-9598-43cd-aaf0-03969ba61270 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99327249-9598-43cd-aaf0-03969ba61270) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99327249-9598-43cd-aaf0-03969ba61270.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board in Edinburgh has initiated a tender for the refurbishment and upgrade of Buchan Ness Lighthouse in Scotland. The works involve concrete repair, bricklaying, joinery, metalworking, plastering, glazing, painting, and woodwork. The tender process is open, with a tender period ending on June 2, 2023, and works scheduled to commence in August 2023 for completion by October 31, 2023. This procurement opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and refurbishment works. The contracting authority, the Northern Lighthouse Board, seeks suitable suppliers to undertake the project. Businesses with expertise in refurbishment, maintenance, and construction are well-suited to compete for this tender to grow their operations. ## Notice Description: Refurbishment work. Concrete repair work. Bricklaying work. Joinery work. Metalworking. Plastering work. Glazing work. Painting work. Woodwork. This tender is for the refurbishment of Buchan Ness Lighthouse, which is situated on the east coast of the Scottish mainland, north of Aberdeen on the A90 and approximately 2 miles south of Peterhead at the village of Boddam within the Banff and Buchan District of Aberdeenshire. The lighthouse is situated on a tidal rock outcrop accessed via a reinforced concrete bridge. The lighthouse has a position Latitude 57o 28.2 'N, Longitude 1 46.4 'W. Due to the location of this site, all materials and equipment will be transported to and from site via road access, via the B9108 through the small village of Boddam. The NLB have a servitude right of access to the lighthouse via the road and bridge. It is not envisaged that any NLB Tender or helicopter work will be required. The area of beach directly under the access bridge is submerged at high tide, so any work here is restricted to suitable tide times. The Principal Contractor must also ensure that the condition of any access routes are monitored and any areas identified as hazardous are noted with details passed to their own employees, appointed sub-contractors, and all visiting NLB personnel. If necessary, suitable remedial and protective measures should be put in place to protect anyone on the site and the environment for the duration of the contract. Works consist of carrying out a full Asbestos Refurbishment/Demolition Survey on all NLB operational buildings prior to commencement. Testing of the existing 'HCL' fall arrest system and re-certification if necessary before use and provide all relevant test certification for record and audit purposes. Full refurbishment and upgrade of the station. De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps. Supply 'as-built' information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. Works to commence August 2023 with completion and site clearance by 31 October 2023. A site visit is schedule for 11 May 2023. Attending the site visit is a compulsory requirement for submitting a tender and confirmation of attendance must be provided by Monday 8 May 2023 through the Delta eSourcing Portal. 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/4c839bba-17ee-4a85-849d-d6a766d36636 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262330 - Concrete repair work - 45262520 - Bricklaying work - 45262670 - Metalworking - 45410000 - Plastering work - 45421000 - Joinery work - 45441000 - Glazing work - 45442100 - Painting work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 21 Apr 2023 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c839bba-17ee-4a85-849d-d6a766d36636 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c839bba-17ee-4a85-849d-d6a766d36636 21st April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Buchan-Ness-Lighthouse/R3PU5Q6DT7 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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