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title: "GB-Scotland: Edinburgh"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# GB-Scotland: Edinburgh

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa764255-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking contractors for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Stoer Head Lighthouse, located in Scotland. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period that ended on 10 August 2016. The contract, worth between £100,000 and £500,000, is classified under several categories including drainage works, plumbing, electrical installation, civil engineering, and painting work. The contract is set to commence on 2 December 2016 and is scheduled for completion by 7 March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in construction, plumbing, electrical installation, and painting services. Businesses that specialise in refurbishment projects under challenging environmental conditions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this project, successful bidders could enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience collaborating with a major procurement authority like the Northern Lighthouse Board.

## Notice

Refurbishment & Upgrade of Stoer Head Lighthouse PRE-START 1. In advance of the start of site project works by the Principal Contractor shall arrange an initial Asbestos Survey and Report via a UKAS accredited asbestos surveying company prior to refurbishment works starting on site. STAGE 1 2. The Principal Contractor will establish temporary welfare and storage in agreed areas. The Principal Contractor shall provide all drinking water and non-potable water for the site works. 3. The Principal Contractor will establish a temporary navigational light on the balcony as per NLB electrical specifications to meet an NLB / Contractor mutually agreed Notice to Mariners date for the temporary light to come into operation. 5. After removal of all de-commissioned NLB equipment (i.e) Optic Control Cubicle, old batteries, etc), provide appropriate safe packaging and arrange for land transportation to NLB Oban Depot for removal of NLB spares and disposal to registered dumps as required. De-mobilise and clear site. 6. Principal Contractor to supply the NLB Project Engineer with 'as built' information of the electrical installation for incorporation within NLB Operation and Maintenance Manual documentation. STAGE 2 7. A new toilet compartment is to be created in the ground floor of the tower. Connections shall have to be made for bring a new water supply in from by the bothy and foulwater connection into the existing outfall via a new manhole. Following the digging of the trenches for the connections, the courtyard will have to be reinstated to the present condition. The new toilet will be installed with a macerator. 8. A new hinge table has to constructed and mounted to the tower wall to provide a temporary rest area for NLB technicians. 9. Following the re-engineering works general painting and refurbishment of the internal and external areas of the tower is required as per Specifications. Temporary Scaffolding, power cradle, or other safe working measures are to be supplied by the Contactor for working at height. The nominated painters shall have to provide evidence of competence and experience of painting in a similar exposed environment. 10. De-mobilise and clear site of all ex. project materials and plant for safe delivery back to Oban, Contactors premises or disposal to registered dumps. 11. Principal Contractor to supply the NLB Project Engineer with 'as built' information for incorporation within NLB Operation and Maintenance Manual documentation. Site visits will be conducted on 17 August 2016. Please contact Ruth Millan, Procurement@nlb.org.uk to confirm attendance and names of representatives attending site. 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. The tender documents can be downloaded from our buyer profile http://nlb.g2b.info, other information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c96943-d5fe-4d85-af46-eae5204addee |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2016 - 7 Mar 2017 |
| 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
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45332200 - Water plumbing work
- 45442100 - Painting work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c96943-d5fe-4d85-af46-eae5204addee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c96943-d5fe-4d85-af46-eae5204addee
  3rd August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=213138318
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://nlb.g2b.info

## Provenance

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