Published date: 9 June 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 July 2021, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45200000

  • Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45311000

  • Painting work - 45442100

Location of contract

Scotland

Value of contract

£100,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

BIP600480265

Published date

9 June 2021

Closing date

15 July 2021

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

3 September 2021

Contract end date

1 March 2022

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking the services of an experienced and competent contractor to co-ordinate and conduct the below outlined construction works at Lunna Holm Lighthouse

Background
Lunna Holm Minor Light is situated at 60°27.344'N 001°02.512'W. Lunna Holm island is located North East of Lunna Ness on mainland Shetland. The light is at the North end of Lunna Holm island. Access to the site is by boat from Collafirth, Shetland.

Proposed Works
The proposed project includes the full refurbishment of the small GRP tower and concrete base, replacement of optic system and replacement of the perimeter fence. The works shall comprise of the following:

•Clean down and removal of any growth from GRP tower and concrete plinth.
•Replacement of 64No. lexan glazing panels in lightroom and any fixings necessary (As agreed with NLB Engineer's Representative).
•Inspect GRP structure and handrail fixings and washers, and replace as necessary (As agreed with NLB Engineer's Representative).
•Replace Alfas seal around 2No. Lowes doors.
•Replace existing optic system with an ODSL200 optic with sectoring.
•Replace existing timber post and wire fence with new metal post and wire fence.

As part of the project works the Principal Contractor is required to organise an early 'Initial' pre-site start Asbestos Survey / Report within the NLB estate via and UKAS accredited asbestos company to identify and hopefully remove any asbestos containing materials before Contractor's personnel arrive on site.

Contractors Site Visit
Tenderers are advised to attend this mandatory site visit schedule for Thursday 1st July 2021 (subject to possible alterations due to COVID travel restrictions) to familiarize themselves with the location and the available space and any restrictions. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place during the site visit.

The appropriate PPE equipment and COVID-19 guidelines, restriction and social distancing must be adhered to whilst on the island. Suppliers should confirm there interested in this project as early as possible to allow travel arrangements to be made, and no later than by Friday 25th June 2021 at 14:00hrs to procurement@nlb.org.uk

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Edinburgh:-Refurbishment-and-Upgrade-of-Lunna-Holm-Lighthouse/D6XN96K824

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Donald Innes, Procurement Officer

Address

84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
UK

Telephone

+441314733130

Email

procurement@nlb.org.uk