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title: "Replacement Mechincal Bearing System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0a02348-f652-4ac1-92ca-b2e884967192"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2021-10-26"
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# Replacement Mechincal Bearing System

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0a02348-f652-4ac1-92ca-b2e884967192

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is soliciting tenders for the "Replacement Mechanical Bearing System" project, which is classified under engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings. This tender is currently active and must be submitted by 30th November 2021. The contract, valued at £100,000, will be carried out at the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse in Scotland, with the contract period commencing on 10th January 2022 and concluding on 30th September 2022. Interested parties should note that this is an open procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering, particularly those providing design and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may be well-suited to deliver this project alongside the principal contractor for the broader refurbishment of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse. The project's objective of retaining the historically important First Order Fresnel lens may also attract firms with expertise in historical restoration and preservation.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking the services of an experienced and competent service providers for the survey, design, manufacture, supply, delivery and installation of a mechanical bearing system and ancillary components at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse As part of this refurbishment it is proposed that the Mercury is removed from site and the lens rotation system is upgraded to a Replacement mechanical bearing with associated controls. A key objective of the project is the retention of the First Order Fresnel lens which is of historical importance. As such the successful Tenderer of this Mechincal Bearing System tendering exercise will be named and appointed as a nominated sub-contractor to the successful principle contractor of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Major Refurbishment project which is scheduled to commence in March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb807c0d-92f3-4c60-be5b-19c4052c2083 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 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 | 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb807c0d-92f3-4c60-be5b-19c4052c2083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb807c0d-92f3-4c60-be5b-19c4052c2083
  26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Engineering-design-services-for-mechanical-and-electrical-installations-for-buildings./725B5X3NU7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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