--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Isle of May Beacon" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3c3b301-4d40-4d2d-9e99-c0bc046ddaca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3c3b301-4d40-4d2d-9e99-c0bc046ddaca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3c3b301-4d40-4d2d-9e99-c0bc046ddaca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3c3b301-4d40-4d2d-9e99-c0bc046ddaca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2023-03-22" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Isle of May Beacon Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3c3b301-4d40-4d2d-9e99-c0bc046ddaca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3c3b301-4d40-4d2d-9e99-c0bc046ddaca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3c3b301-4d40-4d2d-9e99-c0bc046ddaca.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board has issued a tender titled "Refurbishment of Isle of May Beacon" in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement involves painting work, with a contract value of £50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 13th April 2023. The contract period spans from 29th August 2023 to 31st October 2023, and it is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs). A site visit is scheduled for 21st March 2023, which is mandatory for tender submission. This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the painting industry to secure a contract for refurbishing the historic Isle of May Beacon. The project involves applying Corisilk lime paint and general maintenance repairs to the listed lighthouse and associated buildings. Businesses with expertise in painting and restoration services, particularly those with experience in historic preservation projects, are well-suited to compete for this procurement. The compulsory site visit offers a crucial opportunity for bidders to assess the scope of work and prepare competitive bids. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 22 March 2023 for the following reason: This addendum notice has been issued to update the details of the site visit which is now scheduled to take place on the 4th April 2023 due to the original date of 21st March 2023 being cancelled. Interested parties should advise of their intention to attend the revised site visit on Tuesday the 4th April 2023 by Friday 31st March 2023 on Delta eSourcing. The deadline for expressing interest and submitting a tender for this requirement has now been extended to the 19th April 2023 at 10:00 hours to accommodate the rescheduled site visit date.(This tender is for the refurbishment of Isle of May Beacon, a property owned by the NLB consisting of lighthouse and associated buildings on the Isle of May, Firth of Forth, latitude and longitude 56.1833deg N, 2.5667deg W. The beacon was built in 1636 and consists of random rubble walls covered with a lime wash harling. The lighthouse and The Beacon (former Lighthouse) are both category B listed. Maintenance work required consists of applying Corisilk lime paint to external walls, re-paint window frame and general maintenance repairs. Key Dates, to be confirmed, are site set-up and mobilisation from 29th August 2023 with completion and site clearance by 31st October 2023. The beacon can only be accessed from mid-February to mid-April and from end of August to end of October. The site is boat access only. A site visit is schedule for Tuesday 21st March 2023 which is the only date available and cannot be re-arranged. Attending the site visit is a compulsory requirement for submitting a tender and confirmation of attendance must be provided by Friday 17th March 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/39af60e7-ca09-4595-abf4-3cb611042ff4 | | 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 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 45442100 - Painting work - 45442110 - Painting work of buildings - 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures - 45442121 - Painting work of structures ## Release History - 22 Mar 2023 at 18:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39af60e7-ca09-4595-abf4-3cb611042ff4 - 13 Mar 2023 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39af60e7-ca09-4595-abf4-3cb611042ff4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39af60e7-ca09-4595-abf4-3cb611042ff4 22nd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-of-Isle-of-May-Beacon/2396DE9599 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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