--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Cape Wrath Lighthouse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd42ba76-166c-4e3f-b541-b0ba97d36894" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd42ba76-166c-4e3f-b541-b0ba97d36894" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd42ba76-166c-4e3f-b541-b0ba97d36894.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd42ba76-166c-4e3f-b541-b0ba97d36894.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2018-06-20" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Cape Wrath Lighthouse Buyer: THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd42ba76-166c-4e3f-b541-b0ba97d36894 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd42ba76-166c-4e3f-b541-b0ba97d36894) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd42ba76-166c-4e3f-b541-b0ba97d36894.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is conducting a tender for the refurbishment and upgrade of Cape Wrath Lighthouse, located at the north-western tip of the Scottish mainland. This procurement falls within the civil engineering and construction industry, classified under CPV code 45200000. The open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th July 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The contract is expected to commence on 15th September 2018 and last until 25th February 2019. Interested parties should note that a site visit is scheduled for 5th July 2018, and attendance must be confirmed by 2nd July 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and engineering sector, particularly those with expertise in refurbishment, painting, and civil engineering works. Businesses experienced in logistics and material transportation by land and air, such as helicopter operations, would also be well-suited for this project. By participating in this tender, eligible contractors can engage in a unique heritage project, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the industry. ## Notice It is the Boards intension to award this contract to a single Contractor and it is envisaged that the successful Tenderer will co-ordinate the running of project works at Cape Wrath Lighthouse. The proposed works will comprise of the external redecoration of the lighthouse, quarterdeck and accommodation block along with internal redecoration of the lighthouse and quarterdeck. Cape Wrath Lighthouse is situated on the most north-westerly tip of the Scottish mainland at Latitude 58o 37.6' N, Longitude 04o 59.9' W. Access to the lighthouse is by a 10-minute ferryboat crossing from Durness, across the Kyle of Durness, and then by minibus along a track for approximately 12 miles. The land between the Kyle of Durness and the lighthouse is used as a bombardment range. Materials will be taken to site for renovation / upgrade works by ship and helicopter, and removed upon completion of the works, contractors must ensure materials are packaged correctly for Helicopter operations when supplied to Oban Depot and at the site removal stage. The contractor must adhere to the NLB ship & Helicopter timetable. Please refer to the tender document for more detail on the project work. 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. A site visit is planned for Cape Wrath Lighthouse on Thursday 5 July 2018, should the weather conditions be a problem for travelling to site an alternative date will be arranged with all interested parties. All Tenderers attending the site visit should contact Donald Innes, Procurement Officer, Email: Procurement@nlb.org.uk by 1200hrs on Monday 2 July 2018 to confirm attendance, including names and mobile numbers of the representatives intending to visit site. Specific site visit times and meeting point will be confirmed prior to the site visit by Donald Innes, Procurement Officer. 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/ec7a7f3e-0e49-448f-86b8-689782e3823b | | 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 | 20 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2018 - 25 Feb 2019 | | 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 | THE 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 - 45442100 - Painting work ## Release History - 20 Jun 2018 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec7a7f3e-0e49-448f-86b8-689782e3823b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec7a7f3e-0e49-448f-86b8-689782e3823b 20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=327630487 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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