Scope
Reference
ENPR/PIER/2538
Description
Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a contractor to complete upgrades to the timber beams at the pier at our NLB depot in Oban, PA34 4LS. The central section of the pier consists of a T-shape extension to the original pier added in the 1950's. This provided a front edge of approximately 49m and allowed for berthing in deeper water. This was then extended in the early 2000's to provide NLB with a larger operational surface area, extending the central section by approximately 10m and creating new eastern and western sections to the pier. All seaward faces have timber fender piles, though only the central section is currently used for berthing
The scope of works required are as follows:
•Replace 3 No. full pile with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart pile, replacing brackets, bolts, nuts and spacers as required.
•Replace 3 No. fender with heavy-duty rubber D-fender, replacing fixings as required.
•Replace 6m of stair support waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing brackets, nuts and bolts as required.
•Replace total 40m of lower waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing splice plates, brackets, nuts and bolts as required.
•Replace 8m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (210x210mm and 260x150mm), replacing fixings as required.
•Replace 24m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (300x150mm), replacing fixings as required.
Potential replacement of galvanised steel ladders and access steps on a like for like basis will also be considered.
We require the contractor to carry out the scope of works below:
•Attend a mandatory site visit to Oban in September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location.
•Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will carry out these upgrades
•Full installation of the repairs and upgrades by the end March 2025.
Timeline
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 - 28th August 2025
Mandatory site visit at Oban depot - proposed Monday 8th September 2025
Clarification deadline for suppliers - 16th September 2025
Tender return deadline - 25th September 2025
Tender Award - by 15th October 2025
Site mobilisation - 24th November 2025
Completion of project - By end March 2025
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976586808
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 October 2025 to 1 April 2026
- 5 months, 18 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 03419100 - Timber products
- 34516000 - Marine fenders
- 45241300 - Pier construction work
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
Contract locations
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 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 | 65% |
| Bill of Quantities completion and Daywork/Standing rates | Price | 35% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street, Northern Lighthouse Board
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
United Kingdom
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government