Construction Contract Leads
Scotland
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 5th Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-066396 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Painting work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £75,000 |
Scotland
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 5th Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-066396 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Painting work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £75,000 |
Scope
Reference
ENPR/LPFE/2594
Description
The Point of Fethaland Lighthouse is situated on the most northerly tip of mainland Shetland and due to the location of this site, the majority of materials and equipment will be transported to and from site via NLB Ship and Helicopter. There will additionally be a requirement to use a 4x4 to access along the farm track from Isbister Farm during the works, with the final 1.5km being accessible on foot or by ATV (with landowners permission).
This project is to fully refurbish the lighthouse and former engine block structures including install of new safety fall-back gate at the top of the lightroom access ladder. The fence is to be stripped of existing wire and replaced like for like, re-suing the existing timber posts in situ.
The Works
Carry out full Asbestos Refurbishment/Demolition Survey
Deliver plant, materials, camp via helicopter
Set up site
Ensure H&S and signage
Removal and disposal of existing fence wiring and replace
Fabricate and install new aluminium safety fall-back gate and connect to existing aluminium handrail
Redecoration of Lighthouse station
Key Dates
05/03/2026 Issue Tender
19/03/2026 Site Visit
02/04/2026 Tender Return
13/04/2026 Tender Award
25/05/2026 Delivery of Plant/materials to Oban
07/06/2026 Loads transported to site
09/06/2026 Start of 5 day landing operation
29/10/2026 Start 5 day site clearance
Total value (estimated)
- 拢75,000 excluding VAT
- 拢90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 June 2026 to 3 November 2026
- 4 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45442100 - Painting work
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 March 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 April 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Capability & Project Information | Price | 60% |
| Project Costs | Price | 40% |
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
Telephone: 01314733131
Email: Procurement [at] nlb.org.uk
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government