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title: "Minor refurbishment of Gamhna Gigha"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f2a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Minor refurbishment of Gamhna Gigha

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2a9

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority based in Edinburgh, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for the "Minor refurbishment of Gamhna Gigha" project. This project entails various works on a lighthouse off the Isle of Gigha. The procurement was executed as an open competition below the threshold, involving activities such as metalworking, painting and protective-coating, and lighthouse services. The tender phase concluded with the award given to Accted Ltd, an SME from Flint. The contract was formalised on 17th April 2026, with completion targeted by the end of April 2026.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for SMEs skilled in construction and refurbishment sectors, especially those involved in specialized lighthouse work. Companies with expertise in metalworking, painting, and safety installations could find this tender appealing, as the Northern Lighthouse Board promotes open competition. Future related projects could provide similar opportunities for businesses that meet technical and capability requirements. Such projects not only contribute to business growth but also aid in maintaining vital maritime infrastructure, thereby enhancing company profiles within the public sector.

## Notice

SItuated off the Isle of Gigha, off the West coast of Scotland, this lighthouse can be found in the Sound of Gigha approximately 1/2 a mile off the North East corner of Gigha at Latitude 55deg 43" 50' N, Longitude -5deg 41" 3' W. The lighthouse tower is fixed to the skerries extruding from the sea and the primary means of access to the lighthouse station is by boat from Tayinloan. We require the following works a this lighthouse: 1.Mobilise and take possession of site. 2.Set up site and ensure workplace is secure. 3.Install access steps. 4.Install all safety gate and handrails. 5.Install kick-plate to platform handrails. 6.Prepare and decorate tower and foundation, with appropriate external paint specification. 7.Snagging list and handover to NLV staff. 8.Demobilise site. Appropriate site and specification drawings will be given as part of the full quote documents. A mandatory site visit is expected to take place on 8th January 2026, we require all interested parties to attend this. Please see the proposed procurement timetable below, this is intended as a guide and, whilst the NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Issue of Invitation to Tender -16th December 2025 Site Visit Proposed - 8th January 2026 Clarification deadline - 15th January 2026 Tender return deadline - 4pm 21st January 2026 Tender Award - By 28th January 2026 Commencement of Works - Early February 2026 Completion of Works - By 31st March 2026

### Planning Information

NLB are looking for suppliers to note their interest for these works. Those interested parties will receive an invite to our full quote documents once published through our e-procurement portal Delta, due to be 12th-15th December 2025. Please can you note your interest by 17th December to procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the best contact email address for the invite to be sent through Delta.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035392-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | £29,677 |
| 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 | ACCTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 45216128 - Lighthouse construction work
- 45262670 - Metalworking
- 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures
- 63724400 - Lighthouse services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 16:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035392-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083296-2025
- 10 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081448-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035392-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083296-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081448-2025
  10th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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