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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Cava Lighthouse Refurbishment"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Cava Lighthouse Refurbishment

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d89e230-98f9-4372-8e2d-3597a3a04d04

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of Cava Lighthouse located in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. This open procurement process, classified under repair and maintenance services, aims to replace crucial electrical supply and control systems as well as the optic of the lighthouse. The tender was published on 22 March 2022, with applications due by 22 March 2022 at 14:00 GMT. The contract is valued between £50,000 and £100,000, and it is anticipated that the work will commence on 2 May 2022 and conclude by 29 July 2022.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in maintenance and refurbishment works, particularly within marine environments. Companies with experience in electrical installations, structural refurbishments, or similar contracts could find this project especially suited to their capabilities. Engaging with this tender could facilitate business growth by expanding the operational portfolio and establishing credentials with a prominent contracting authority.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 22 March 2022 for the following reason: An extension to the closing date of 3 weeks has been granted to all suppliers who attended the site visit to Cava.(Cava Lighthouse is a minor light situated at the north end of the low-lying, uninhabited island of Cava in Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands. Access is by boat, landing on the stony beach adjacent to the lighthouse. The lighthouse tower is a round GRP and aluminium structure mounted on a concrete base. The structure is approximately 8 metres high to the top of the dome, with an aluminium balcony, GRP murette, Lexan glazing and GRP dome. Access to the balcony and lightroom is by external fixed hooped ladder. The works will involve the general refurbishment of the existing structures and replacement of the electrical supply and control systems, and optic. NLB will supply the optic and electrical items detailed in the Bill of Quantities.) 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/ae2f3dbe-a727-4bb2-bf08-55c3811be2d6 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 29 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | STEVEN CARVEL |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae2f3dbe-a727-4bb2-bf08-55c3811be2d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae2f3dbe-a727-4bb2-bf08-55c3811be2d6
  22nd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=663281971
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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