--- title: "Refurbishment of Maughold Head and Douglas Head Lighthouses" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Northern Lighthouse Board" published: "2026-08-26" --- # Refurbishment of Maughold Head and Douglas Head Lighthouses Buyer: Northern Lighthouse Board Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d3.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is procuring refurbishment works at Maughold Head and Douglas Head lighthouses on the Isle of Man. The requirement covers internal and external decorative and protective coating works, with associated minor civil engineering. This includes removing and installing flooring, minor metalwork and window works. The main work category is building painting. The contract concerns both lighthouse sites and is intended for a contractor able to manage a mixed refurbishment package in a remote island setting. It combines specialist coating and painting work with smaller building, flooring, metalwork and window repair activities. Suppliers should review the Bill of Quantities and tender requirements to confirm that their workforce, subcontractors and supply chain can cover the full scope across both locations. The procurement has reached tender: the Board invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Tenders were due by 29 September 2026 at 12:00 BST. The estimated award date was early October 2026. The contract period is 12 October 2026 to 30 January 2027, with an agreed maximum extent to 31 March 2027 if renewal is needed to complete the works. The estimated value is £180,000 excluding VAT, or £216,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based entirely on quality, under the stated PQP Evaluation criterion, weighted at 100%. Attendance at a site visit between 10 and 12 September 2026 was mandatory, with the precise arrangements to be confirmed by the buyer. Offers had to be submitted non-electronically, using the specified e-sourcing arrangements. This opportunity suits building refurbishment contractors with proven experience in external and internal protective and decorative coatings, particularly on lighthouse or similarly exposed, difficult-to-access sites. Competent delivery also requires minor civil engineering capability, including flooring, metalwork and window works, either in-house or through reliable specialist subcontractors. Suppliers should be able to coordinate several trades across two Isle of Man locations and demonstrate the quality controls, supervision and workmanship needed for a quality-led assessment. Attendance at the mandatory site visit is an essential participation requirement; contractors who did not attend would not be accepted. The successful contractor must hold or arrange the necessary works permit for the Isle of Man before starting. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. ## Notice NLB are looking for a contractor to complete refurbishment works of 2 lighthouses situated on the Isle of Man, Maughold head and Douglas Head. This will involve application of external and internal decorative & protective coatings, along with some minor civils work at each site, including removal and addition of flooring, minor metalwork and window works. Full details will be in the tender documents and Bill of Quantities. We require interested contractors to attend a mandatory site visit between 10th and 12th September 2026 (dates will be confirmed with interested suppliers asap) and the work is expected to start in early November 2026. Unfortunately NLB will not accept tenders from suppliers who do not attend this site visit. Please note that contractors will need to hold or arrange a works permit to complete these works on the Isle of Man before the estimated start date, expected to be November 2026. Estimated timescales for procurement: Publish tender documents - 25th August 2026 Site visit - Between 10th and 12th September 2026 - TBC with interested suppliers Tender Submissions - By 29th September 2026 Estimated Award date - Early October 2026 Site start date - Estimated 1st November 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Only if required to complete the works, but we do require the works to be completed by end March 2027 latest. This must be discussed and agreed in advance with the project lead. ### Planning Information Interested parties should email procurement@nlb.org.uk with their interest in this tender and attending the site visit. Full details will be in the tender document, expected to be published 21st August 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081214-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Oct 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Northern Lighthouse Board | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Postcode area | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45442110 - Painting work of buildings ## Release History - 26 Aug 2026 at 12:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081214-2026 - 14 Aug 2026 at 15:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077760-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081214-2026 26th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077760-2026 14th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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