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title: "Replacement Mechincal Bearing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f027"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Replacement Mechincal Bearing System

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f027

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is procuring services for the "Replacement Mechanical Bearing System" project, which falls under the engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations category. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, this tender is currently in the Tender stage and has a submission deadline of 30th November 2021. The contract value is estimated at £100,000 and is planned to commence from 10th January 2022, concluding by 30th September 2022. This procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering design, manufacturing, and installation services, particularly in mechanical systems. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in the survey, design, and installation of mechanical systems at historical sites would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, participating in this project could lead to a vital subcontractor role within the larger refurbishment of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, enhancing visibility and partnership prospects in the engineering services market.

## 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: Site Visit It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the mandatory site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended either the Pre-Market Engagement Site Visit which was conducted on 07th September 2021or the mandatory site visit scheduled for 09th November 2021 will not be considered for this Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026810-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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

- 26 Oct 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026810-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/725B5X3NU7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Engineering-design-services-for-mechanical-and-electrical-installations-for-buildings./725B5X3NU7
- https://www.nlb.org.uk

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