Scope
Reference
ENPR/LGAM/2583
Description
SItuated off the Isle of Gigha, off the West coast of Scotland, this lighthouse can be found in the Sound of Gigha approximately ½ a mile off the North East corner of Gigha at Latitude 55° 43" 50' N, Longitude -5° 41" 3' W. The lighthouse tower is fixed to the skerries extruding from the sea and the primary means of access to the lighthouse station is by boat from Tayinloan. We require the following works a this lighthouse:
1.Mobilise and take possession of site.
2.Set up site and ensure workplace is secure.
3.Install access steps.
4.Install all safety gate and handrails.
5.Install kick-plate to platform handrails.
6.Prepare and decorate tower and foundation, with appropriate external paint specification.
7.Snagging list and handover to NLV staff.
8.Demobilise site.
Appropriate site and specification drawings will be given as part of the full quote documents.
A mandatory site visit is expected to take place on 8th January 2026, we require all interested parties to attend this. Please see the proposed procurement timetable below,
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 -12th December 2025
Site VisitProposed - 8th January 2026
Clarification deadline - 15th January 2026
Tender return deadline - 4pm 21st January 2026
Tender Award - By 28th January 2026
Commencement of Works - Early February 2026
Completion of Works - By 31st March 2026
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Metalworking./7EUW959E97
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 1 month, 27 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262670 - Metalworking
- 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures
Contract locations
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Engagement
Engagement deadline
17 December 2025
Engagement process description
NLB are looking for suppliers to note their interest for these works. Those interested parties will receive an invite to our full quote documents once published through our e-procurement portal Delta, due to be 12th-15th December 2025. Please can you note your interest by 17th December to procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the best contact email address for the invite to be sent through Delta.
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