--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Ailsa Craig Lighthouse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0e63b0b-b072-4136-b917-d42e0668ba1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0e63b0b-b072-4136-b917-d42e0668ba1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0e63b0b-b072-4136-b917-d42e0668ba1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0e63b0b-b072-4136-b917-d42e0668ba1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2024-04-05" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Ailsa Craig Lighthouse Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0e63b0b-b072-4136-b917-d42e0668ba1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0e63b0b-b072-4136-b917-d42e0668ba1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0e63b0b-b072-4136-b917-d42e0668ba1d.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking services for the Refurbishment and Upgrade of Ailsa Craig Lighthouse located in Edinburgh. This project falls under the industry category of Painting and glazing work. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase with key dates as follows: Tender issue on 8th March 2024, Pre-tender site visit on 5th April 2024, Tender return date on 18th April 2024, and the estimated contract award date is around 3rd May 2024. This tender presents opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the works category. Businesses suited for this project include those experienced in Asbestos Refurbishment, Demolition Survey, Civil Works, and Protective Coating. The project involves delivery of materials to an Oban depot, with on-site landing scheduled for June 11, 2024, and final site clearance expected by October 26, 2024. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 05 April 2024 for the following reason: Following the cancellation of the first site visit, we have arranged a site visit for Monday 22 April 2024. Further details will be released via the Message Centre on Delta eSourcing. Attendance at this site visit is compulsory for tenderers. To accommodate this, the tender submission date has been extended to Wednesday 1 May 2024, 1400hrs.(Ailsa Craig Lighthouse is located on Ailsa Craig, an island in the Firth of Clyde, just offshore from Girvan, South Ayrshire at Latitude 55deg 15.126'N, Longitude 005deg 06.523'W. The lighthouse was established in 1886 to mark the west side of the main entrance into the Clyde. Designed by David Alan Stevenson and constructed by Hill and Son of Leith, the painted white stone tower stands 11 metres high at an elevation of 18 metres above sea level. The existing optic has a range of 17 nautical miles with a flashing white character (1) every 4 seconds. The Lighthouse station consists of a tower, engine room, control room, battery room, store room and domestic accommodation. The former lightkeeper's houses and all other buildings are privately owned. The main items of project work are as listed below:- 1.Carry out a full Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on all NLB operational buildings prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures" and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide. 2.The Principal Contractor is expected to test the existing 'HCL' fall arrest system and re-certify it if necessary before use. The Principal Contractor is to provide the Project Leader with all relevant test certification for record and audit purposes. 3.Deliver all plant, tools, materials, etc to NLB Oban packaged for helicopter under-slinging. 4.Land plant, tools, materials, etc on site and establish welfare facilities. 5.Carry out minor civil works and full redecoration of the lighthouse station. Tender issue: 8 March 2024 Mandatory Pre-tender site visit: 5 April 2024 (TBC) Tender return date: 18 April 2024 Latest date contract to be awarded to successful contractor: Est. 3 May 2024 Materials, plant, etc. to be delivered to NLB Oban depot: 31 May 2024 Materials, plant, etc. to be landed on site by ship / helicopter: 11 June 2024 Site clearance / de-mobilisation: 26 October 2024) 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/2a6317c7-30c3-422a-8f77-0ded5f079d0d | | 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 | 5 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 26 Oct 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44114000 - Concrete - 45422100 - Woodwork - 45440000 - Painting and glazing work - 45442100 - Painting work - 45442110 - Painting work of buildings - 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures - 45442121 - Painting work of structures ## Release History - 5 Apr 2024 at 08:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a6317c7-30c3-422a-8f77-0ded5f079d0d - 8 Mar 2024 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a6317c7-30c3-422a-8f77-0ded5f079d0d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a6317c7-30c3-422a-8f77-0ded5f079d0d 5th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Ailsa-Craig-Lighthouse/UUT3964483 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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