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
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
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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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020145-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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