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title: "Replacement Mechincal Bearing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d714"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Replacement Mechincal Bearing System

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d714

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is initiating a planned tender for the Replacement Mechanical Bearing System, with a budget of £100,000. This project involves the survey, design, manufacture, supply, delivery, and installation of a mechanical bearing system and ancillary components at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse in Scotland. The main procurement category is services, and the related project is scheduled to commence in March 2022. A site visit for interested tenderers is set for 7th September 2021, with further details to be communicated to suppliers by 3rd September 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, especially those specialising in mechanical and electrical installations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the design and construction of complex systems and have experience working with historical structures will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to further collaborations, as the successful tenderer will be appointed as a nominated sub-contractor for the major refurbishment project at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking the services of an experienced and competent service providers for the survey, design, manufacture, supply, delivery and installation of a mechanical bearing system and ancillary components at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse As part of this refurbishment it is proposed that the Mercury is removed from site and the lens rotation system is upgraded to a Replacement mechanical bearing with associated controls. A key objective of the project is the retention of the First Order Fresnel lens which is of historical importance. As such the successful Tenderer of this Mechincal Bearing System tendering exercise will be named and appointed as a nominated sub-contractor to the successful principle contractor of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Major Refurbishment project which is scheduled to commence in March 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking the services of an experienced and competent service providers for the survey, design, manufacture, supply, delivery and installation of a mechanical bearing system and ancillary components at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse As part of this refurbishment it is proposed that the Mercury is removed from site and the lens rotation system is upgraded to a Replacement mechanical bearing with associated controls. A key objective of the project is the retention of the First Order Fresnel lens which is of historical importance. As such the successful Tenderer of this Mechincal Bearing System tendering exercise will be named and appointed as a nominated sub-contractor to the successful principle contractor of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Major Refurbishment project which is scheduled to commence in March 2022. Additional information: Market Engagement Pre Site Visit A site visit will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 10am at Sumburgh Lighthouse. Full meeting instruction will be issued on Friday 3rd September 2019. Suppliers attending the site visit should contact Donald Innes, via Delta eProcurement at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ by 12:00hrs on Friday 3rd September 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020389-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 17:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020389-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=620009776
- https://www.nlb.org.uk

## Provenance

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