Tender

Bridge Inspection - Buchan Ness Lighthouse

  • Northern Lighthouse Board

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010216

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06477d

Published 4 February 2026, 7:05pm



Scope

Reference

ENAS/LBUC/2590

Description

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

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

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Total value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 9 March 2026 to 16 March 2026
  • 8 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

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

Contract locations

  • UKM - Scotland

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

11 February 2026, 12:00am

Tender submission deadline

18 February 2026, 12:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Capability and Project Information Quality 70%
Financial Aspects Price 30%

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

Northern Lighthouse Board

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGV-7529-QWXG

84 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 3DA

United Kingdom

Telephone: 0131 473 3104

Email: procurement@nlb.org.uk

Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Organisation type: Public authority - central government