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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Redecoration of Rubha Nan Gall Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Redecoration of Rubha Nan Gall Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b50f7e48-1888-42c6-a34b-23fb48c6c4df

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has recently completed the procurement process for the "Redecoration of Rubha Nan Gall Lighthouse" project, aimed at providing essential civil maintenance, decorative coatings, and safety enhancements at the site located in Scotland, UK. The open tender procedure was held, with a tender period that ended on 25 April 2017. The contract, valued at £57,969, commenced on 9 May 2017 and concluded on 4 July 2017. A site visit was conducted on 23 March 2017, and interested contractors were required to have specialised training for safety protocols.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in civil engineering and painting works, to expand their portfolios. Companies that can meet the rigorous safety training requirements, such as Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) and emergency procedures, will find themselves well-positioned to bid for similar contracts in the future. Given the specialised nature of the work and the established reputation of the Northern Lighthouse Board, suppliers with capabilities in maintenance and decoration of infrastructure will benefit from this kind of procurement process.

## Notice

The proposed works will comprise of civil maintenance repair works and the application of decorative / protective coatings to the external / internal elevations of the lighthouse tower, and the provision of additional safety gates and railings to ladders. More specifically, the main items of work are as follows: *Establish welfare facilities. *Set up site. *Prepare substrates for overcoating *Carry out render repairs *Clear vegetation from approaches *Take down storm windows and redecorate *Check tower for damaged brickwork *Supply and fit new handrails and safety gates to ladders *Repair leaks to dome lantern glazing *Remove bossed plaster and efflorescence *Repair corrosion to dome and lantern glazing *Redecorate tower *Redecorate internally *Renew non slip flooring to watchroom *Redecorate murette and handrails A site visit will be conducted on 23 March 2017 for this project. Please contact Ruth Millan, Procurement@nlb.org.uk to confirm attendance and names/mobile numbers of representative attending site. The contractor must ensure that all/any personnel have successfully completed the Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), including the Compressed Air - Emergency Breathing System Training (CA-EBS). Certificates must be submitted to NLB along with training/competency records. 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, other information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb30f0a-19db-41df-ba2a-6848fbe5bf35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2017 - 4 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,969 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,969 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAC ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45442100 - Painting work

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2017 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb30f0a-19db-41df-ba2a-6848fbe5bf35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb30f0a-19db-41df-ba2a-6848fbe5bf35
  6th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=260096088
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://nlb.g2b.info

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