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Refurbishment and Upgrade of Noup Head Lighthouse

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Deadline
40 days left
May 06, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
026584-2026
Value
£450,000
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 24, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 29, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 06, 2026

Contract Start Date

June 21, 2026

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Budget
£450,000
Duration
10 months
Location
Scotland
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Works The Civil and Electrical Bill of Quantities issued as part of this tender package detail all aspects of the project. The main items of project work are as listed below: - 1.Carry out a full Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on all NLB operational buildings prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures” and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide. 2.The Principal Contractor is expected to test the existing ‘HCL’ fall arrest system and re-certify it, if necessary, before use. The Principal Contractor is to provide the Project Leader with all relevant test certification for record and audit purposes. 3.Establish temporary light. 4.Deliver all plant/materials/camp to NLB Oban packaged for helicopter underslinging. 5.Land plant/materials/camp on site and establish site. 6.Replacement of balcony handrail and metal deck floor in watch room. 7.Upgrade of electrical installation. 8.Upgrade of AtoN and power supply. 9.Full redecoration of the station. 10.Refurbishment of all NLB owned buildings including roof coverings. 11.De-mobilise site and clear all surplus project materials and plant, with the disposal of excess project materials to appropriate licensed and registered dumps. The contractor must have a responsible person in attendance who has successfully passed a recognised Dangerous Goods training course. This is to confirm the method of packaging for the transportation of any dangerous goods (either by land, air or sea) is correct and in accordance with the relevant standards and that the accompanying paperwork is signed. Loads to be prepared as per NLB guidance for underslinging and clearance by NLV Pharos/helicopter. Take delivery of loads at NLB Oban. 12.The Principal Contractor is to supply the NLB Project Engineer with ‘as-built’ information for incorporation within NLB Operational and Maintenance documentation, which includes the Health and Safety file in line with current CDM Regulations. During the proposed works, it is essential that the Aids to Navigation are not prevented from operating at any stage that they are required. Details will be provided on the basic operation of these items to allow the Contractor to prevent his operatives from affecting the Aids to Navigation. For detailed description of the works refer to the Bill of Quantities. Programme All contractors must submit a detailed works programme, at tender stage, with a proposed work commencement date on site of 23 June 2026. We require flexibility on the programme to be able to cope with many variables including tides, weather etc. On award we agree a final programme of works. It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visits will be conducted on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing attendance and names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Works-for-complete-or-part-construction-and-civil-engineering-work./Q4K4H2446V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q4K4H2446V

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Requirements & Qualifications

27 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (19)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Submit a detailed works programme at tender stage.
--Request a site visit via Delta eSourcing, providing attendance and names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site.
--Respond to the opportunity via the Delta eSourcing portal.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None explicitly stated, but implied by the need to meet all other requirements.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Must be a UKAS accredited contractor for asbestos surveys (ISO 17020, ISO 17025, HSG 248, HSG 264).
--Must have a responsible person in attendance for dangerous goods transportation who has passed a recognised Dangerous Goods training course.
--Tenderers or their representative(s) must attend the site visit on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS19
--Ability to carry out a full Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey.
--Ability to test and re-certify 'HCL' fall arrest systems.
--Ability to establish temporary light.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Value of the tender is 450000.0 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for the Refurbishment and Upgrade of Noup Head Lighthouse is generally well-structured with clear technical requirements. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on the e-submission process, impacting practicality and completeness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, including a clear CPV code and a defined procedure. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the site visit requirement. No disputes are noted. The procedure is 'Below threshold - open competition', which is a valid classification.

Clarity80/100

The description of works is detailed, outlining specific tasks and referencing a Bill of Quantities. Technical requirements are clearly articulated, including specific accreditations and training for certain roles. The need for flexibility in the programme is also clearly stated.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including estimated value, duration, and start date. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria and the lack of accessible document content (beyond links) reduce completeness. The AI-extracted requirements list is comprehensive, but the tender itself could benefit from explicitly stating evaluation methods.

Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The tender is open competition, and the estimated value is disclosed. The requirement for a site visit is standard, but the mandatory nature for all tenderers is a common practice. The criteria for asbestos surveys and dangerous goods handling are specific but appear to be based on industry standards rather than favouring a particular company. The use of an e-procurement portal is positive.

Practicality65/100

The tender utilizes an e-sourcing portal for responses and site visit requests, which is a positive. However, the 'Checks' section notes 'No e-submission', which contradicts the portal links provided for responding. The contract start date is specified. Financing information is not explicitly detailed. The duration is provided.

Ambiguity regarding e-submission process
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. The contract start date (2026-06-21) follows the submission deadline (2026-05-06) with a reasonable gap. No suspensions or disputes are indicated.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is not indicated as EU funded. While some aspects like waste disposal are mentioned, they are framed as standard operational requirements rather than sustainability initiatives.

No explicit green or social procurement criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed technical requirements
Well-defined CPV code and procedure
Disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
Use of an e-sourcing portal

Concerns

Missing explicit evaluation criteria
Ambiguity regarding the e-submission process
Lack of explicit sustainability considerations
Potentially tight deadline between site visit and submission

Recommendations

1. Clearly specify the evaluation criteria and weighting.
2. Clarify the exact e-submission process and ensure it is user-friendly.
3. Consider incorporating specific sustainability or social value objectives.

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