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 -16th December 2025
Site Visit Proposed - 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
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https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001606702
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
- 45216128 - Lighthouse construction work
- 45262670 - Metalworking
- 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures
- 63724400 - Lighthouse services
Contract locations
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 January 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical and Capability completion | PQP evaluation |
Quality | 100% |
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