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title: "Major Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse"
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# Major Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d93a

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority based in Edinburgh, has undertaken a comprehensive refurbishment project for the Port Ellen Lighthouse. The procurement process, initiated through an open competition below the threshold, is currently in the award stage as of January 2026, with TRAC HLM Ltd selected as the supplier. The awarded contract, valued at approximately GBP 121,164.01, involves extensive repair and restoration works at the lighthouse, including painting, metalwork, and safety fittings, with completion scheduled from January 6, 2026, to March 31, 2026. This project aims to maintain safety standards and prolong the asset's service life, taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically in UKM region.

This refurbishment tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in construction, restoration, and planning. Companies well-versed in handling fabrication work, painting, and glazing within the lighthouse industry could leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the sector. By participating in such projects, businesses can demonstrate their capability in delivering complex, safety-critical projects, potentially opening doors to future contracts within government tenders and other public works projects.

## Notice

The primary objective of this project is to complete a full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse to preserve its structural condition, meet current safety standards, and maintain the reliable operation of the Aids to Navigation. The works will deliver a full internal and external repaint in line with the 10-year maintenance cycle, carry out essential repairs to metalwork, masonry, doors, windows and safety systems, and address any emerging defects. The outcome will extend the service life of the asset, reduce reactive maintenance requirements, and support a safe and functional environment for inspections and planned interventions. The works will be delivered with minimal disruption to operational services and in accordance with Northern Lighthouse Board procurement procedures and project governance requirements. Scope of contract This contract covers the full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse. The works include internal and external painting, repairs to masonry, metalwork, windows, doors, and other fabric elements, as well as servicing or replacement of access and safety fittings. This is a one-off project aimed at extending the operational life of the lighthouse and reducing future maintenance requirements. Details of What Is Being Procured The contract will include: *Fabrication of replacement footbridge. *Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities. *Set up the site. *Dismantle/ remove the existing footbridge. *Install replacement footbridge. *Remove redundant solar array support beams. *Carryout ventilation improvements. *Fabricate and install storm windows. *Remove external cable tray. *Prepare and redecorate the tower internally. *Prepare and redecorate the tower externally. *Replace existing rainwater goods. *Clear the site. Please note that there will be a site visit to allow Tenderers to view the works required prior to the closing date. It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visit will be conducted 25 November 2025. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing and provide names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1003974798

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000254-2026 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £100,970 |
| 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 | TRAC HLM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45454100 - Restoration work

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000254-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 16:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070996-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070565-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000254-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070996-2025
  4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070565-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1003974798
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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