Scope
Reference
ENPR/BSPE/2505
Description
Scope: Fabrication of Unlit Beacon - Loch Spelve
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
Proposed Works
Fabricate a 7.5m high x Ø 457mm x 12mm thick Circular Hollow Section (CHS) stainless steel main support column as detailed on Northern Lighthouse Board drawings:
C-SPE-002 - Structural Fabrication Details
C-SPE-003 - Fixing Schedule and Fixing Hole Template
On completion of the fabrication works an inspection visit will be carried out by the Project Leader and/or his representative to inspect individual structural members for acceptability prior to delivery of the structure to the Northern Lighthouse Board, Oban Depot.
The delivery and transportation of all components and other commodities to NLB (Oban) Base shall be made prior to 20 November 2025.
Full details of the will be provided within the tender document, bill of quantities and drawings.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986168443
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £31,670.75 excluding VAT
- £38,004.90 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 October 2025 to 14 December 2025
- 1 month, 28 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34928430 - Beacons
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45255410 - Offshore fabrication work
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
 
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
George Brown & Sons Engineers (Leith) Limited
8b Macmerry Industrial Estate
Tranent
EH33 1RD
United Kingdom
Contact name: George Brown
Email: enquiries@georgebrown.co.uk
Region: UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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