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title: "Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546fa"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546fa

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government authority based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve". This tender was conducted through an open competition, designed for below threshold procurement. The process was focused on the fabrication and delivery of a stainless-steel structure to their Oban Depot, and the award stage concluded with George Brown & Sons Engineers (Leith) Limited being chosen as the supplier. The award was made on 6th October 2025, with contract activities taking place from 18th October to 14th December 2025. Interested businesses previously had until 25th August 2025 to submit their bids for this opportunity.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small to medium enterprises skilled in fabrication and structural engineering. The open procurement method and suitability for SMEs meant that smaller firms had a viable chance to bid and succeed. Companies that specialise in the fabrication of structural components, particularly those experienced with offshore projects, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The specified timelines and the opportunity to work with the central government exemplify an attractive prospect for expanding business credentials and securing future contracts within the industry.

## Notice

Scope: Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve We require a skilled fabricator to carry out the scope of works as below *Purchase of fabrication materials *Fabrication of structure *Delivery of structure to NLB Oban Depot Proposed Works Fabricate a 7.5m high x O 457mm x 12mm thick Circular Hollow Section (CHS) stainless steel main support column as detailed on Northern Lighthouse Board drawings: C-SPE-002 - Structural Fabrication Details C-SPE-003 - Fixing Schedule and Fixing Hole Template On completion of the fabrication works an inspection visit will be carried out by the Project Leader and/or his representative to inspect individual structural members for acceptability prior to delivery of the structure to the Northern Lighthouse Board, Oban Depot. The delivery and transportation of all components and other commodities to NLB (Oban) Base shall be made prior to 20 November 2025. Full details of the will be provided within the tender document, bill of quantities and drawings. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986168443

### Planning Information

NLB are looking for suppliers to note interest for these works. Those interested will receive access to the tender documents in July once published. 
Please note interest by 2 July 2025 to Procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the email address to which the invite should be sent once the tender has been advertised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066366-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | £31,670 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE BROWN & SONS ENGINEERS (LEITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928430 - Beacons
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45255410 - Offshore fabrication work

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066366-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 11:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039939-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 15:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031643-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066366-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039939-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031643-2025
  11th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986168443
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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