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title: "Installation of Loch Spelve Beacon"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058774"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Installation of Loch Spelve Beacon

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058774

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) has recently progressed the procurement cycle for the installation of a new unlit beacon in Loch Spelve, located on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull. This public work, under the procurement title "Installation of Loch Spelve Beacon," is part of the marine construction industry and situates within the region of UKM6 in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 10th December 2025, following an open competition for contracts below the threshold value. The tender was awarded to Jifmar Scotland Ltd with the full installation set to complete by the end of March 2026. Key stages involved the issue of the tender on 29th August 2025 and the award by 20th October 2025, with site mobilisation beginning 3rd January 2026. NLB, a central government public authority, managed the tender process from its headquarters in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those operating within the maritime and civil engineering sectors. Companies with expertise in marine construction works, such as the installation of beacon structures and related engineering machinery, stand to benefit. The tender required bidders to demonstrate technical capability and completion of precise quantity billings, thereby making it suitable for SMEs with specialised experience in marine installations and who can navigate the geographical challenges of the Isle of Mull. Successfully engaging in such contracts could enhance the winning bidder's portfolio and lead to future opportunities with governmental bodies like the NLB. This is particularly opportune for firms looking to solidify their market presence in the United Kingdom's public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a supplier to install a new unlit beacon in the Loch Spelve sea loch on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull. It will be located in the channel to Loch Spelve at Latitude 56deg 23.230'N, Longitude 005deg 42.012'W. Brief overview The unlit beacon is a 7.5m high stainless steel pole structure. The structure will be wrapped with a green GRP sleeve, and a green top mark fitted to the top plate to act as a day mark for navigational purposes. The pre-fabricated stainless steel beacon structure will be connected to the sea bed using 12 no. M30 stainless steel threaded holding down bolts which will anchored into bedrock with high-performance injectable adhesive mortar. We require a skilled contractor to carry out their submission as below: *Attend mandatory site visit to the site, estimated to be between 9-10th September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location. To be confirmed. *Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will install this beacon at Loch Spelve, taking into account tidal changes and location challenges. *Full installation of the beacon at this location and completion testing by end March 2026. Full details of the project scope and tender requirements, along with supporting documentation of a bill of quantities and drawings shall be in the invitation to tender documentation. Timeline of project Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Issue of Invitation to Tender - 29th August 2025 Proposed mandatory site visit Loch Spelve, Isle of Mull - 9th September 2025 Clarification deadline for suppliers - 23rd September 2025 Tender return deadline - 30th September 2025 Tender Award - by 20th October 2025 Site mobilisation - 3rd January 2026 Completion of project - By end March 2026 To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000317388

### Planning Information

NLB are looking for suppliers to note interest for these works. Those interested parties will receive an invite and access the full tender documents once they are published later in August. Please can you note your interest by 24th August 2025 to procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the email address to which the invite should be sent once the documents are ready.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081526-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | £118,335 |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JIFMAR SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928430 - Beacons
- 43132100 - Drilling machinery
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 44111800 - Mortar (construction)
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 45244100 - Marine installations

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081526-2025
- 29 Aug 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052412-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 18:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048572-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081526-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052412-2025
  29th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048572-2025
  13th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000317388
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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