Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd7-b237-7334-b4a2-f4b5444900dd/minor-refurbishment-and-upgrade-of-point-of-fethaland-lighthouse closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse [Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board) Estimated value £75,000 Published 5 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 2 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 ## CPV classification Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Painting work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-066396-2026-03-05T17:37:54Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-066396-2026-03-05T17:37:54Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Northern Lighthouse Board: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Building Repairs & Maintenance Lot 1 Electrical Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 40 days left · 29 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15934-2662-73b5-8d63-abd6e1946ccd/building-repairs-maintenance-lot-1-electrical-lot-2-mechanical) [CA18585 - ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-591e-7334-8085-35e92dcd67f8/ca18585-itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system) [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 37 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Sgwd cllun gwyn uchaf viewing point · Natural Resources Wales · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-e9f5-735d-8cc4-bf000883d825/sgwd-cllun-gwyn-uchaf-viewing-point) [Supply Chain Notice: WC1948344 - CIDP26 Islandwide Demolitions, Dhekelia & Episkopi (CYPRUS) · Ministry of Defence · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-5cd1-73f3-acca-9f779100e58d/supply-chain-notice-wc1948344-cidp26-islandwide-demolitions-dhekelia-episk) [Floor-covering work – Universität Leipzig, Leuschnerplatz, Global Hub, Forschungsneubau · Staatsbetrieb Sächsisches Immobilien- und Baumanagement, Zentrale, Zentralstelle Vergabe- und Vertragsmanagement · 2 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-acfc-73ee-baab-9e699f88521a/germany-floor-covering-work-universitat-leipzig-leuschnerplatz-global-hub)