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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Construction of Minor Light at Irvine Harbour"
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buyer: "THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Construction of Minor Light at Irvine Harbour

Buyer: THE NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3154bc6-eb34-476e-88a6-862fa533d4a7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Northern Lighthouse Board as the contracting authority for the project titled "GB-Edinburgh: Construction of Minor Light at Irvine Harbour." This work falls under the construction industry category, focusing specifically on reinforced-concrete structures and marine construction. The project is currently in the tender stage, having been published on 12 April 2019, with a tender submission deadline that ended on 17 May 2019. The estimated contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and the contract period is set to start on 6 September 2019 and conclude on 18 October 2019. The project is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and civil engineering works. Companies with expertise in marine construction, installation of concrete structures, and those capable of managing projects that involve complex logistics within a marine environment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender can enhance visibility and potential for ongoing contracts in the maritime sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 July 2019 for the following reason: This contract has not been awarded due to tenders received exceeding the budget(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 Irvine Harbour. The proposed works principally involve to construct a 10m high replacement structure with a 5 mile nautical light with the following character; one (1) green flash every three (3) seconds. The optic is to be positioned a minimum of 6m above mean high water springs and the structure is to be coloured predominantly green to act as a day mark. An access ladder is to be provided from seabed level and the structure should be suitably marked to identify it as an NLB AtoN. More specifically, the main items of work are as follows: *Set up site and welfare facilities. *Install 3 no. 508 x 25 CHS steel piles and excavate all material from within steel piles. *Supply and fill 508 x 25 CHS steel piles with concrete and reinforcement as required. *Install the precast concrete pile cap. *Supply and fill the precast concrete pile cap with insitu concrete and reinforcement as required. *Install stainless steel handrail and kick plate around the precast concrete pile cap. *Install stainless steel access ladder. *Carry out any repair paintwork as required. *Install the lantern pedestal *Clear all rubbish and material from site, demobilise. Site Access: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide suitable access to the site throughout the duration of the contract. Any boat used by the Contractor must be certified to comply with MCA 'Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Boats and Pilot Boats', preferred category 4 as a minimum. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com) 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5bfdaf-7f48-4f77-81b0-4dc2ac98a851 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2019 - 18 Oct 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44114210 - Concrete piles
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures
- 45244000 - Marine construction works

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5bfdaf-7f48-4f77-81b0-4dc2ac98a851
- 12 Apr 2019 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5bfdaf-7f48-4f77-81b0-4dc2ac98a851

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5bfdaf-7f48-4f77-81b0-4dc2ac98a851
  2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Construction-of-Minor-Light-at-Irvine-Harbour/4X9D9522D7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/

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