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title: "GB-Edinburgh: INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DIGITAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSYEM (DGPS) DECOMMISSIONING AT BUTT OF LEWIS"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# GB-Edinburgh: INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DIGITAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSYEM (DGPS) DECOMMISSIONING AT BUTT OF LEWIS

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd028729-7d07-48ff-b825-c245c4a78471

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, has issued a tender titled "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DIGITAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (DGPS) DECOMMISSIONING AT BUTT OF LEWIS". This tender falls under the industry category of building demolition, wrecking, and earthmoving work. The project location is at Butt of Lewis Lighthouse in Scotland with key dates being the site visit on 27th November 2023, tender submission deadline on 8th January 2024, and project completion deadline by 31st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other suitable businesses to compete for the removal of infrastructure at Butt of Lewis Lighthouse. Companies specialised in grounds maintenance services, reinforced-concrete structures, and similar fields may find this tender suitable. The procurement stage is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to participate in the project and potentially expand their business through successful completion of the decommissioning works.

## Notice

The proposed works in this tender are for the removal of all infrastructure and equipment relating to the Digital Global Position System (DGPS) at Butt of Lewis Lighthouse. Butt of Lewis Lighthouse is situated on the most northerly point of mainland Lewis. The station was designed and built by David and Thomas Stevenson in 1862 and has a nominal range of 25 nautical miles. The red brick tower stands 37 metres high, although 52 metres above sea level. Latitude: 58o 31.0' N, Longitude: 06o 15.7' W. The work involved in this project shall be the removal of: *The lattice tower mast *The GRP buildings within the timber stockade fence. *The timber fence in front of the 2 GRP buildings. *The fuel Tank and yellow access platform on top of the engine room. The contractor must submit a works programme at tender stage with a start date on site of January 2024 and completion date no later than 31st March 2024. The submitted programme should therefore reflect the anticipated duration required to complete the works with specific account being taken for lead-in-times, delivery of materials, logistic arrangements, etc. A more detailed programme of work will be agreed between the Engineer and the appointed contractor. It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visits will be conducted on 27 November 2023. 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/74ebc67e-f27f-4d9d-87d3-853d307dd6f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2023 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74ebc67e-f27f-4d9d-87d3-853d307dd6f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74ebc67e-f27f-4d9d-87d3-853d307dd6f1
  13th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-INVITATION-TO-TENDER-FOR-DIGITAL-GLOBAL-POSITIONING-SYSYEM-(DGPS)-DECOMMISSIONING-AT-BUTT-OF-LEWIS/43SB34F4VE
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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