Scope
Reference
ENPR/LDTH/2530
Description
Refurbishment and Upgrade of Dunnet Head Lighthouse
The main items of project work are as listed below:-
-Carry out a full Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on all NLB operational buildings prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures" and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide.
-Full Electrical strip out and rewire of entire station with new equipment.
-Full Civil renovation to Lighthouse, Lighthouse Bothy, and Foghorn tower.
-De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps.
-The Principal Contractor is to supply the NLB Project Engineer with 'as-built' information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations.
-During the proposed works, it is essential that the Aids to Navigation are not prevented from operating at any stage that they are required. Details will be provided on the basic operation of these items to allow the Contractor to prevent his operatives from affecting the Aids to Navigation.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Painting-and-glazing-work./NUU46793BV
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Total value (estimated)
- £435,000 excluding VAT
- £522,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 February 2026 to 18 December 2026
- 10 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 December 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Complete BoQ | Price | 45% |
| Provide Details on your approach to the Works | Quality | 25% |
| Risk assessments and Method Statements | Quality | 20% |
| Environmental Aspects including details of site clearance | Quality | 5% |
| Programme of Works | Quality | 5% |
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