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title: "Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae90

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for the "Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse" as part of their procurement process under the limited competition method, below the threshold. The procurement is within the civil engineering and construction industry category, located at the northern tip of mainland Shetland, UK. The project involves comprehensive refurbishment, including asbestos surveys and the installation of a new safety gate, with works scheduled from 5th July 2026 to 28th March 2027. The award valued at £52,488 GBP (gross) was concluded on 3rd June 2026 with Dart Industrial Services Ltd as the supplier, completing this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sectors, specifically those specialising in refurbishment and installation works. Given the requirement for transportation via ship and helicopter, businesses adept in logistical coordination in remote areas are ideally positioned to leverage this contract for growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises, similar to the successful bidder Dart Industrial Services Ltd, stand to benefit from engaging in such projects, which can enhance their portfolio and credibility in specialised construction ventures.

## Notice

The Point of Fethaland Lighthouse is situated on the most northerly tip of mainland Shetland and due to the location of this site, the majority of materials and equipment will be transported to and from site via NLB Ship and Helicopter. There will additionally be a requirement to use a 4x4 to access along the farm track from Isbister Farm during the works, with the final 1.5km being accessible on foot or by ATV (with landowners permission). This project is to fully refurbish the lighthouse and former engine block structures including install of new safety fall-back gate at the top of the lightroom access ladder. The fence is to be stripped of existing wire and replaced like for like, re-suing the existing timber posts in situ. The Works Carry out full Asbestos Refurbishment/Demolition Survey Deliver plant, materials, camp via helicopter Set up site Ensure H&S and signage Removal and disposal of existing fence wiring and replace Fabricate and install new aluminium safety fall-back gate and connect to existing aluminium handrail Redecoration of Lighthouse station

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053270-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2026 - 28 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,740 |
| 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 | DART INDUSTRIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053270-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053270-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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