Scope
Reference
ENPR/LHOL/2591
Description
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
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Wooden-posts./XC923D3XUR
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Total value (estimated)
- £136,000 excluding VAT
- £163,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 April 2026 to 30 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 11 months, 16 days
Description of possible extension:
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
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34928210 - Wooden posts
- 45262670 - Metalworking
- 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
Contract locations
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical and Capability completion | Quality | 55% |
| Bill of Quantities completion | Price | 45% |
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
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government