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title: "Northern Lighthouse Board HQ Roof Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bea4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Northern Lighthouse Board HQ Roof Works

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bea4

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has initiated a public procurement process for major roof works, titled "Northern Lighthouse Board HQ Roof Works." This procurement is managed by a central government public authority and involves replacing the existing roof components such as slates and flashings, as well as conducting various repairs and maintenance to ensure safety and preservation of the Grade A listed building located at 84 George Street, Edinburgh. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published. Parties interested in this procurement can engage by confirming their interest by 10th July 2026, while the anticipated start date for the works is 6th September 2026. Project completion is expected by 14th February 2027, and the estimated project value is £360,000, with the primary focus on works within the roof and specialised trade construction sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in construction work, particularly those with expertise in historical building maintenance and roofing. Companies experienced in handling public safety and with the ability to work within heritage constraints would find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolio. The project's complexity, including scaffolding design and leadwork, requires technically adept contractors who can ensure seamless execution, offering opportunities for business growth in maintaining London's architectural heritage. With careful planning and execution, participating businesses can enhance their reputation in the public sector, potentially leading to more opportunities within government-related assignments.

## Notice

This project primarily involves the replacement the existing roof slates, underslating felt, zinc and lead flashings, dormer leadwork, repairs to timber facias and sills to one of the dormer windows, and painting of all the timber framed windows. The existing roof coverings are estimated to be ~60 years old and in need of replacement to ensure the building is kept watertight, avoiding potential for expensive and inconvenient repairs for water ingress damage. As 84 George Street is a Grade A listed building, the Northern Lighthouse Board have an obligation to maintain the appearance of the roof and retain the original character of the building. As a matter of high priority, safety of the public and NLB staff must be maintained at all times by ensuring there is no risk from falling slates. The main items of project work are as listed below:- 1.Scaffolding to be designed by Temporary Works Designer. 2.Seek all necessary permits for scaffolding and works. 3.Erect scaffolding to front and rear elevations of building. 4.Carryout asbestos survey. 5.Remove existing lead and zinc flashings and lead from dormers. Remove existing slate and stack carefully in palletised crates for removal offsite. Remove all the existing underslating felt. 6.Replace any rotten sarking boards as necessary. 7.Carryout repairs to chimney pots and chimney breast. Anticipated Start Date September 2026 8.Install new breather membrane, lead flashings, lead to dormers, slates, and zinc flashings. 9.Carryout inspection of rainwater goods and repair as required. 10.Inspect pointing around timber framed windows and carryout repairs with burnt sand mastic as necessary. 11.Prepare timber framed windows and apply paint coating system. 12.Dis-assemble scaffolding and remove from site. 13.De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps. 14.The Principal Contractor is to supply the NLB Project Engineer with 'as-built' information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations.

### Planning Information

The engagement has not yet been carried out.
Engagement process description:
Please contact procurement@nlb.org.uk to confirm your interest in participating in this tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060535-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45261910 - Roof repair
- 45261920 - Roof maintenance work

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 16:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060535-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060535-2026
  26th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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