--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Fife Ness Lighthouse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7a0a18c-0c7c-4480-9d28-95cdbc562e53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7a0a18c-0c7c-4480-9d28-95cdbc562e53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7a0a18c-0c7c-4480-9d28-95cdbc562e53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7a0a18c-0c7c-4480-9d28-95cdbc562e53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2024-06-10" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Fife Ness Lighthouse Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7a0a18c-0c7c-4480-9d28-95cdbc562e53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7a0a18c-0c7c-4480-9d28-95cdbc562e53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7a0a18c-0c7c-4480-9d28-95cdbc562e53.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board has published a tender titled "Refurbishment of Fife Ness Lighthouse" in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 22nd July 2024. The contract work, valued at £100,000 GBP, involves painting work of buildings and fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation. The project is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a planned start date in July/August 2024 and completion by September 2024. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in building refurbishment, painting, and safety equipment installation to compete. Interested parties must attend a mandatory site visit on 24th July 2024. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the selection process will consider criteria specified for the tender. The open procurement method allows companies to bid for the project, presenting growth opportunities for those in the works industry looking to expand their operations in the United Kingdom. ## Notice Fife Ness Lighthouse is at an elevation of 12m and a position of 56o 16.17' N, 02o 35.10' W. The character of the light is flashing white and red every 10 seconds with a range of white 21miles and red 20 miles. The lighthouse sits on a rock outcrop, which falls approximately 3m down to the shore to the south around the lightroom area. The station is bounded by a 2m concrete post and mesh fence topped with 3 layers of barbed wire. There is a tarmac track from the entrance gate up to the station entrance. The Lighthouse is a single storey building that consists of lantern room, control room and battery room. The light was first established in 1975. The proposed works principally involves the repair of and defective items and application of decorative / protective coatings to all external /internal surfaces of the structure. More specifically, the main items of project work are as listed below:- 1. Carry plant, tools and materials to site. 2. Ensure contractors own site welfare facilities accessible. 3. Carry out an Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on the structure 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 & Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures" and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide. A copy of the report must be issued to the Engineer prior to work commencement. 4. All licensed removal work must be carried out by Asbestos Removal Contractors who are in possession of a current asbestos license issued by the Health and Safety Executive and who are members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). Asbestos Removal Contractors must be assessed in advance by the NLB QHSE department. 5. External work (Lighthouse Station) Wash down prepare and paint externally. Replace entire security fence. Remove obsolete emergency optic. Minor building refurbishment works. 6. Internal work (Lighthouse Station) Washdown, prepare and paint internals of lighthouse. Minor building refurbishment works. 7. Remove rubbish off site on a regular basis, photographs of welfare facilities to be provide to NLB at the start and end of each trip to ensure basic hygiene levels are met. 8. The Contractor must supply the NLB Project Leader with 'as-built' drawings and information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. Programme The contractor must submit a works programme, at tender stage with a proposed start date for the sequence of works within this project. It is anticipated that the programme of scheduled works will start in July/August 2024 and take place over a period of 8 weeks. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 24 July 2024. This is compulsory for all tenderers. 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/7ce42722-1401-4cae-9146-b2e975bfaecf | | 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 | 10 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work - 45442110 - Painting work of buildings ## Release History - 10 Jun 2024 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce42722-1401-4cae-9146-b2e975bfaecf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce42722-1401-4cae-9146-b2e975bfaecf 10th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-of-Fife-Ness-Lighthouse/8S8YC59M92 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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