--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3897736-708f-4556-a808-727af408d4a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3897736-708f-4556-a808-727af408d4a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3897736-708f-4556-a808-727af408d4a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3897736-708f-4556-a808-727af408d4a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2024-08-16" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3897736-708f-4556-a808-727af408d4a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3897736-708f-4556-a808-727af408d4a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3897736-708f-4556-a808-727af408d4a5.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board has completed a procurement process for the refurbishment and upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse in Edinburgh, UK. The project, titled "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Corsewall Lighthouse," falls under the industry categories of concrete repair, painting and glazing, and electrical installation work. The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with the contract awarded to R S Merriman Ltd on 8th August 2024. The contract, valued at £228,943.99, commenced on 12th August 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage restoration, electrical installation, and general construction. With the scope of work including modernisation of lighting systems, structural repairs, and public access improvements, firms with expertise in historical site renovations and infrastructure enhancement will find this project particularly conducive to business growth. The involvement of R S Merriman Ltd, an SME, highlights that smaller firms with the right competencies can effectively compete and succeed in such projects, promoting diversification and resilience in the business landscape. ## Notice Description: Painting and glazing work. Electrical installation work. Concrete repair work. Corsewall Lighthouse, Built in 1817, is Grade A Listed. The station is currently designated as road access for routine maintenance and Major works. The last major refurbishment occurred in 1994, with last Revenue Re-paint in 2014. The current AtoN is a Cat 1 Light with a 22 nautical mile range. The scope of the proposed Major upgrade project is summarised as follows: retain the existing Range and first order, Rotating Fresnel lens & mechanical bearing, replacing the existing light source with LED GRAD unit, controls, battery and monitoring with modern equivalents. Lightning & earthing infrastructure to be tested and upgraded as appropriate. Repairs required to masonry spiral stair & plasterwork, together with full redecoration internally & externally (including replacement of floor coverings as required). Cathodic Protection is proposed for cast iron window frames and other metalwork prone to corrosion. Investigate improvements to tower ventilation. Inspect all flat roofs & carry out repairs as required. Inspect & repair pointing to masonry of tower walls & balcony corbel. Various items of mitigation works are also proposed in connection with planned public access to the lighthouse (i.e. anti-climb measures & cable lay-overs on the tower balcony & rotating machinery encasement in the watch room etc). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780b57a3-3d13-41be-bd29-c85a7caf85fd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £228,943 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £228,943 | | 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 | R S MERRIMAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262330 - Concrete repair work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45440000 - Painting and glazing work ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780b57a3-3d13-41be-bd29-c85a7caf85fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780b57a3-3d13-41be-bd29-c85a7caf85fd 16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=883273625 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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