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Scope

Reference

ENPR/LNRO/2673

Description

The Site

North Rona Lighthouse is situated on a remote island that lies 71 kilometres (44 mi) northeast of Butt of Lewis and 16 km (10 miles) east of Sula Sgeir. More isolated than St Kilda, it is the remotest island in the British Isles to have ever been permanently inhabited.

The lighthouse compound is on the southeast of the island and comprises 3 buildings; the lighthouse tower, the engine block, and the accommodation block.

The main body of work for this site includes replacing seals on the GRP buildings, painting the lighthouse tower, and provision of a replacement door. Additional works are being carried out to extend the life of the station and to ensure the buildings remain watertight.

The only means of access is by helicopter and set dates have been provided by NLB. Please refer to tender document for dates. First landing date 30/09/2026

The Contractor will need to provide a team of 2 people for the landing, mid-visit, load preparation, and clearing blocks. A minimum 3 people / 4 maximum for each site block (No’s 1 and 3 thru 5). Workers will be left on station to stay and will be shown how to run and operate the engine for the accommodation block.

The Works

The proposed works will comprise of minor civil maintenance repair works and the application of decorative / protective coatings to the structures.

More specifically, the main items of work (which may not be completed in this order depending on the Contractor’s methods and programme) are as follows:

•Mobilise to site and establish Contractor base in accommodation block

•Wash down structures and remove marine growth

•Carry out fibreglass repairs

•Replace broken slabs

•Prepare and paint the lighthouse structure

•Install new water tank

•Undertake fencing works

•Prepare loads for flying and clear the site

Please refer to tender documents for the full scope of work.

Total value (estimated)

• £150,000 excluding VAT
• £180,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 30 September 2026 to 19 March 2027
• 5 months, 20 days

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45442100 - Painting work

Contract locations

• UKM - Scotland

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

8 July 2026, 12:00am

Tender submission deadline

23 July 2026, 12:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

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Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Award criteria

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: 0131 473 3104

Email: procurement [at] nlb.org.uk

Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Organisation type: Public authority - central government