--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Upgrade and Refurbishment of Copinsay Lighthouse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad06c405-3bfb-4119-9024-51e6389ddf2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad06c405-3bfb-4119-9024-51e6389ddf2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad06c405-3bfb-4119-9024-51e6389ddf2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad06c405-3bfb-4119-9024-51e6389ddf2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2017-05-31" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Upgrade and Refurbishment of Copinsay Lighthouse Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad06c405-3bfb-4119-9024-51e6389ddf2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad06c405-3bfb-4119-9024-51e6389ddf2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad06c405-3bfb-4119-9024-51e6389ddf2b.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the upgrade and refurbishment of Copinsay Lighthouse, located in Scotland. This active procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 8 June 2017. The total estimated contract value is £500,000, encompassing works in the construction and civil engineering industry, specifically focusing on electrical installation, painting, and plumbing. A site visit is scheduled for 12 June 2017, but it is crucial to confirm attendance due to potential changes in accessibility. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in construction and engineering. Companies specialising in electrical installations, painting work, and related services will find this contract particularly relevant. The project involves a variety of refurbishment tasks, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in diverse trades, including plumbing and civil engineering. Engaging with this tender could enhance visibility and establish valuable relationships within the public sector. ## Notice The proposed works will involve decommissioning the existing optic and installing a new LED optic system, as well as refurbishment and redecoration of the tower and mess facilities in the control block. The redundant engines and diesel tank are all to be removed. The existing lens is to be left in its current position, permanently shrouded, with the new optics positioned in front of the old lens. More specifically, the main items of work listed below: 1.Establish temporary navigation optic (NLB technicians) 2.Land all materials and equipment by NLB ship & helicopter 3.Carry out asbestos survey of all NLB-owned property 4.Strip out all redundant electrical and mechanical equipment including engines and fuel tank 5.Refurbish existing welfare facilities 6.Repairs to glazed brickwork and corroded beams in tower 7.Redecorate internally and externally as per bill items 8.Install new domestic lighting 9.Install new optic system 10.Commission all electrical installations 11.Refurbishment of dilapidated boat landing (provisional item) 12.Prepare loads for final uplift by NLB ship & helicopter For this project NLB Ship and Helicopter will be available to land materials at the start and end of the project, but will not provide transport to the island for personnel. The contractor must make his own arrangements for transporting personnel to site by boat. A site visit will be conducted on Monday 12 June 2017 for this project. Please note access to the site is by boat, sea conditions and other factors may dictate that the date of the site visit may change at short notice. Please contract Ruth Millan, Procurement@nlb.org.uk to confirm attendance including names and mobile numbers of representative attending site. 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. The tender documents can be downloaded from our buyer profile http://nlb.g2b.info, Buyer Profile, Other information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840aac2d-ef69-4364-a553-f30166b67ceb | | 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 | 31 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2017 - 14 Nov 2017 | | 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 - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45332200 - Water plumbing work - 45442100 - Painting work ## Release History - 31 May 2017 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840aac2d-ef69-4364-a553-f30166b67ceb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840aac2d-ef69-4364-a553-f30166b67ceb 31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=261124321 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - http://nlb.g2b.info ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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