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title: "Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06477d"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06477d

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a public authority within the central government, conducted an open tender for a bridge inspection at the Buchan Ness Lighthouse. This procurement was aimed at appointing a specialist structural inspector to undertake a detailed condition and defect survey of a multi-span reinforced concrete structure. Initiated on 4 February 2026, the process has reached the award and contract stage as of 17 March 2026, following a competitive open procurement method that attracted eight bids, with WSP UK Limited eventually securing the contract. The inspection is set to be conducted between 18 March and 23 March 2026, highlighting services within the architectural, engineering, and surveying categories. The project is located in Edinburgh, UK, at the Northern Lighthouse Board's address on George Street.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in structural engineering and inspection services, particularly those capable of managing complex and technical inspections of engineering structures. It is especially promising for companies with the expertise to handle projects involving detailed inspections of critical infrastructure elements like bridge decks over tidal watercourses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) constituted the majority of the final stage bidders, indicating strong competitive potential for businesses of various scales wishing to expand their reach in government infrastructure projects. With the Northern Lighthouse Board's emphasis on quality and capability, this project underscores the opportunity for businesses to leverage their technical acumen for public sector growth.

## Notice

Introduction The purpose of this commission is to appoint a specialist structural inspector to undertake comprehensive detailed condition and defect survey of a multi span reinforced concrete structure, identifying all structural and durability defects, assess their significance, and provide a full written report including recommended remedial works, priorities, and estimates of costs. Due to the location and nature of the structure it will be the responsibility of appointed surveyor to arrange safe access to touch each element of the structure, particularly the underside of bridge decks. These elements are at height and above a tidal water course. During lighthouse refurbishment works in 2024 it was noted there were areas of the underside of the concrete deck which will require thorough inspection as it appears to have areas of loose or spalled concrete. The decision has been made to have a Principal Bridge Inspection undertaken covering all areas of the structure to provide a detailed condition report highlighting all works needed on a priority basis including cost estimates for repairs. Due to the extent and nature of the defects reported it has been decided a specialist survey be undertaken by a competent specialist structural engineer to provide a detailed report on the overall asset condition of each element of the structure. Highlighting any defects including their extent and remediation works required including anticipated repair methods and costs. Please refer to quotation documents for full scope of requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023806-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | £12,500 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 08:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023806-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 17:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023763-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010216-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023806-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023763-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010216-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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