Scope
Reference
ENPR/BEAC/2524
Description
Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a supplier to install a new unlit beacon in the Loch Spelve sea loch on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull. It will be located in the channel to Loch Spelve at Latitude 56° 23.230'N, Longitude 005° 42.012'W.
Brief overview
The unlit beacon is a 7.5m high stainless steel pole structure. The structure will be wrapped with a green GRP sleeve, and a green top mark fitted to the top plate to act as a day mark for navigational purposes. The pre-fabricated stainless steel beacon structure will be connected to the sea bed using 12 no. M30 stainless steel threaded holding down bolts which will anchored into bedrock with high-performance injectable adhesive mortar.
We require a skilled contractor to carry out their submission as below:
•Attend mandatory site visit to the site, estimated to be between 9-10th September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location. To be confirmed.
•Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will install this beacon at Loch Spelve, taking into account tidal changes and location challenges.
•Full installation of the beacon at this location and completion testing by end March 2026.
Full details of the project scope and tender requirements, along with supporting documentation of a bill of quantities and drawings shall be in the invitation to tender documentation.
Timeline of project
Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time.
Issue of Invitation to Tender - 29th August 2025
Proposed mandatory site visit Loch Spelve, Isle of Mull - 9th September 2025
Clarification deadline for suppliers - 23rd September 2025
Tender return deadline - 30th September 2025
Tender Award - by 20th October 2025
Site mobilisation - 3rd January 2026
Completion of project - By end March 2026
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976779815
Total value (estimated)
- £140,000 excluding VAT
- £168,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34928430 - Beacons
- 43132100 - Drilling machinery
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 44111800 - Mortar (construction)
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 45244100 - Marine installations
Contract locations
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 September 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical and Capability completion | Quality | 70% |
| Completion of Bill of Quantities | 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
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government