Scope
Description
Scope: Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve
NLB is looking for a supplier to fabrication an unlit beacon which will then be located on a tidal reef in the entry to Loch Spelve, Mull. The proposed replacement structure will consist of a Ø356mm x 10mm thick stainless steel tube x approximately 7m high.
We require a skilled fabricator to carry out the scope of works as below
•Purchase of fabrication materials
•Fabrication of structure
•Delivery of structure to NLB Oban Depot
Full details of the will be provided within the tender documents and drawings.
Timeline
Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable. This is intended as a guide and, whilst the NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time.
Issue of Invitation to Tender - 28 July 2025
Clarification deadline - 18 August 2025
Tender return deadline - 25 August 2025
Tender Award - 8 September 2025
Contract start - 12 September
Delivery to Oban - 20 November 2025
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Beacons./CSUY325TUG
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- £55,000 excluding VAT
- £66,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 September 2025 to 20 November 2025
- 2 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34928430 - Beacons
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45255410 - Offshore fabrication work
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 July 2025
Engagement process description
NLB are looking for suppliers to note interest for these works. Those interested will receive access to the tender documents in July once published.
Please note interest by 2 July 2025 to Procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the email address to which the invite should be sent once the tender has been advertised.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
29 July 2025
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0131 473 3134
Email: Procurement@nlb.org.uk
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government