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Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse

Northern Lighthouse Board

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Northern Lighthouse Board

Buyer Address: 84 George Street, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement@nlb.org.uk

Contact Telephone: 01314733131

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
75000.0 GBP
Gross: 90000.0 GBP
Published
05 Mar 2026, 17:37
Deadline
02 Apr 2026, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020145-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 75,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-08T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-11-03T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Capability & Project Information (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Project Costs (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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