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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Lunna Holm Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Lunna Holm Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f78c4a1b-3d51-45d8-b459-cfc1d298b693

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is inviting tenders for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Lunna Holm Lighthouse, located on Lunna Holm island in Shetland, Scotland. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, uses an open procedure. Interested parties should submit their bids by 15th July 2021, with an expected contract start date of 3rd September 2021 and a duration until 1st March 2022. The work involves electrical wiring, construction, and painting tasks, with an estimated contract value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000.

This project presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and marine services sectors. Businesses specialising in electrical installation, civil engineering, and painting are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The successful contractor will need to conduct a detailed site visit on 1st July 2021 to understand specific site requirements and ensure compliance with safety regulations, including those related to COVID-19.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking the services of an experienced and competent contractor to co-ordinate and conduct the below outlined construction works at Lunna Holm Lighthouse Background Lunna Holm Minor Light is situated at 60deg27.344'N 001deg02.512'W. Lunna Holm island is located North East of Lunna Ness on mainland Shetland. The light is at the North end of Lunna Holm island. Access to the site is by boat from Collafirth, Shetland. Proposed Works The proposed project includes the full refurbishment of the small GRP tower and concrete base, replacement of optic system and replacement of the perimeter fence. The works shall comprise of the following: *Clean down and removal of any growth from GRP tower and concrete plinth. *Replacement of 64No. lexan glazing panels in lightroom and any fixings necessary (As agreed with NLB Engineer's Representative). *Inspect GRP structure and handrail fixings and washers, and replace as necessary (As agreed with NLB Engineer's Representative). *Replace Alfas seal around 2No. Lowes doors. *Replace existing optic system with an ODSL200 optic with sectoring. *Replace existing timber post and wire fence with new metal post and wire fence. As part of the project works the Principal Contractor is required to organise an early 'Initial' pre-site start Asbestos Survey / Report within the NLB estate via and UKAS accredited asbestos company to identify and hopefully remove any asbestos containing materials before Contractor's personnel arrive on site. Contractors Site Visit Tenderers are advised to attend this mandatory site visit schedule for Thursday 1st July 2021 (subject to possible alterations due to COVID travel restrictions) to familiarize themselves with the location and the available space and any restrictions. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place during the site visit. The appropriate PPE equipment and COVID-19 guidelines, restriction and social distancing must be adhered to whilst on the island. Suppliers should confirm there interested in this project as early as possible to allow travel arrangements to be made, and no later than by Friday 25th June 2021 at 14:00hrs to procurement@nlb.org.uk For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Lunna-Holm-Lighthouse/D6XN96K824 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/cbd3daba-2bb2-40be-9a2a-3ac65d1e4045 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| 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

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45442100 - Painting work

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd3daba-2bb2-40be-9a2a-3ac65d1e4045

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd3daba-2bb2-40be-9a2a-3ac65d1e4045
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Lunna-Holm-Lighthouse/D6XN96K824
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Lunna-Holm-Lighthouse/D6XN96K824

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