Tender

Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse

• Northern Lighthouse Board UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-020145

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-066396

Published 5 March 2026, 5:37pm

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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)

• £75,000 excluding VAT
• £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

Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

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

https://www.delta-esourcing.com /

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@nlb.org.uk

Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Organisation type: Public authority - central government