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title: "Invitation to Tender for Cantick Head Road Access Improvements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae21"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Invitation to Tender for Cantick Head Road Access Improvements

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae21

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board initiated a procurement process for improving the Cantick Head Road Access in Orkney, with the tender process officially beginning on 13 October 2025. This project falls under the 'works' industry category, specifically road maintenance and repair, aiming to regulate and resurface the unsurfaced road leading to the Cantick Head Lighthouse. The procurement method employed was an open competition, below the threshold, ensuring accessibility for a variety of potential bidders. Key project dates include an anticipated start on 1 December 2025, with completion expected by 22 December 2025, addressing urgent safety concerns highlighted by the Scottish Ambulance Service regarding road accessibility. The award, issued on 24 November 2025, sees Andrew Sinclair Ltd as the chosen contractor, with roles and responsibilities clearly defined in the awarded contracts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on civil engineering and road works, particularly those capable of delivering specialist refurbishment projects. SMEs, like Andrew Sinclair Ltd, specialising in road maintenance, can benefit greatly from participating in such public sector contracts, which not only provide financial returns but also enable companies to showcase their expertise on a larger stage. Businesses that can demonstrate excellence in quality-based criteria—covering aspects like risk assessments, detailed work plans, and social value contributions—are well-suited to compete effectively in this and similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Description of Works Cantick Head Lighthouse is accessed via a privately owned, single-track, unsurfaced road located beyond the end of the B9047 public road on South Walls, Orkney. The road provides the only vehicular route to the lighthouse and adjacent residential properties. The site is operational, with mains power and road access. The road has deteriorated significantly over time due to weathering and lack of maintenance. It has now reached a condition that has been deemed unsuitable for safe vehicle passage. Notably, the Scottish Ambulance Service has recently advised that the road is currently impassable for their vehicles, posing a significant risk to nearby residents. This project represents a targeted civil works intervention to regulate and resurface the road from the lighthouse to the mound, including the lighthouse dwelling driveway. These works are intended to ensure long-term vehicular access and address a pressing health and safety concern. The works include surface regulation, overlay with a new asphalt layer, and necessary site mobilisation and clearance. It is a one-off project intended to improve safety, meet legal maintenance obligations, and reduce the risk of emergency vehicle inaccessibility. The contract will include: *Mobilisation and establishment of any temporary site facilities required *Regulation of the existing road surface using imported material where necessary *Laying of a new 50mm AC14 bituminous surface layer across the access road (width not exceeding 3m) *Resurfacing of the lighthouse dwelling driveway area *Final site clearance and reinstatement Programme The contractor must submit a works programme, at tender stage with proposed start dates for the sequence of works within this project. It is anticipated that the programme of scheduled works for this project will start on 1 December 2025, with an expected duration of 3 weeks, completing by 19 December 2025. A more detailed programme of work will be agreed between the NLB and the successful contractor. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996444204

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076415-2025 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £240,905 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW SINCLAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076415-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064694-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076415-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064694-2025
  13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996444204
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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