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title: "Minor Refurbishment of Holy Island Outer Lighthouse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Minor Refurbishment of Holy Island Outer Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655e0

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is managing a public procurement process for the "Minor Refurbishment of Holy Island Outer Lighthouse" on Holy Island near the Isle of Arran. This contract involves refurbishment work including painting, metalwork, and installation of fencing. Managed by an open competition procurement method, this below threshold project is at the award stage as of 26th May 2026. The work is scheduled to begin in June 2026, following materials' delivery to Oban for transport by 8th May 2026. The contract period is from 27th May 2026, potentially extending to March 2027 if delays occur, with TRAC HLM Ltd awarded the contract valued at £141,092.20 gross.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs involved in refurbishment, metalwork, painting, and associated trades. Companies with expertise in managing projects in remote locations and challenging conditions, such as those on Holy Island, would find this contract lucrative. As the project requires completion by skilled contractors, businesses equipped with capabilities in technical quality and efficient resource management can leverage this opportunity to showcase their skills and secure similar future projects. The open procurement approach ensures a fair competitive environment, promoting SME participation.

## Notice

We require an experienced contractor to carry out minor refurbishment works at Holy Island Outer Lighthouse, on Holy Island off the east coast of the Isle of Arran. Works include internal and external painting of the building, fabrication and installation of fencing around the area, refurbishment of internal doors and the toilet room, and some metalwork. Issue of Invitation to Tender - 16th February 2026 Site Visit - Proposed 3rd March 2026 Clarification deadline - 16th March 2026 Tender return deadline - 26th March 2026 Tender Award - By mid April 2026 Materials to Oban for helicopter underslinging - By 8th May 2026 Commencement of Works - June 2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If any delays would be incurred this contract would continue until the works are completed by ideally by the end of the FY in March 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049195-2026 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,000 |
| Lots value | £136,000 |
| Awards value | £117,576 |
| 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAC HLM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928210 - Wooden posts
- 45262670 - Metalworking
- 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 16:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049195-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014247-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049195-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014247-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender 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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