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title: "Minor Refurbishment of Dubh Sgeir (Castlebay), Rubha Glas Front, Rubha Glas Rear, and Sgeir Liath"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e0f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Minor Refurbishment of Dubh Sgeir (Castlebay), Rubha Glas Front, Rubha Glas Rear, and Sgeir Liath

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0f2

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process titled "Minor Refurbishment of Dubh Sgeir (Castlebay), Rubha Glas Front, Rubha Glas Rear, and Sgeir Liath," aimed at minor civil maintenance works and the application of protective coatings. The procurement, identified by tender ID ENPR/LLHG/2556, was carried out using an open method below the threshold, facilitating open competition. The works fall under the industry category of civil engineering, specifically painting work, and are located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Key dates included a mandatory site visit on 5 December 2025, and the contract was awarded on 23 January 2026, with the work period set from 9 February 2026 to 19 April 2026. The tender was completed and saw active participation, receiving five bids, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with TRAC HLM Limited winning the contract valued at £89,537.77.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, civil engineering, and refurbishment projects to expand their portfolio within a public sector context. The project involves specialised tasks such as the fabrication of ladders and fender brackets, dismantling and replacing handrails and ladders, fixing repairs, and extensive decorative works, which would particularly suit SMEs with capabilities in these areas. Firms that can demonstrate strong project management skills and experience in maintaining operational navigation aids will have a competitive edge. Successful involvement in such government projects can enhance a company's reputation and open doors to future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The proposed works will comprise of minor civil maintenance repair works and the application of decorative/protective coatings to the structures. More specifically, the main items of work are as follows: *Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities. Dubh Sgeir: *Fabrication of Ladder. *Fabrication of Fender Brackets. *Remove redundant fixings. *Dismantle/ remove the platform handrail and replace with new. *Dismantle/ remove the access ladder and replace with new. *Fit new fender brackets and replace rubber D-fenders. *Prepare and redecorate the structure. *Supply and fit new signage *Clear the site. Sgeir Liath: *Remove redundant fixings. *Carryout pointing repairs *Prepare and redecorate the structure. *Clear the site. Rubha Glas Front: *Strim grass within compound and around external boundary. *Carryout fence repairs. *Prepare and redecorate the structure. *Supply and fit new signage *Clear the site. Rubha Glas Rear: *Strim grass within compound and around external boundary. *Carryout fence repairs. *Prepare and redecorate the structure. *Supply and fit new signage *Clear the site. During the proposed works, it is essential that the Aids to Navigation are not prevented from operating at any stage that they are required. Details will be provided on the basic operation of these items to allow the Contractor to prevent his operatives from affecting the Aids to Navigation. For detailed description of the works refer to the Bill of Quantities. Site Visit A site visit is planned for Friday 5 December 2025. This is a mandatory requirement and any supplier not attending the site visit will be excluded from this tender exercise. All Tenders should submit a request to attend via Delta eSourcing message centre to confirm attendance including names and mobile numbers of representatives attending site. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009271911

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006594-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| Awards value | £89,537 |
| 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 | TRAC HLM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45442100 - Painting work

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006594-2026
- 13 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073761-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006594-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073761-2025
  13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009271911
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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