Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0c-0625-7224-81e1-44288c1565af/gb-edinburgh-building-maintenance-redecoration-of-fugla-ness-lighthouse

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Gb-edinburgh: building maintenance & redecoration of fugla NESS lighthouse

[The Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-northern-lighthouse-board)

Estimated value

£25,000 to £50,000

Published

17 May 2017

Deadline

Closed

7 Jun 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

It is the Boards intension to award this contract to a single Contractor. The proposed works will comprise of building maintenance repair works and the application of decorative / protective coatings to the external / internal elevations of the lighthouse tower, and the removal and filling in of an old tank. More specifically, the main items of work are as follows:

â&#128;¢Establish the site.

â&#128;¢Erect "Heras" fencing around the perimeter of the site.

â&#128;¢Ease and adjust doors to tower.

â&#128;¢Fully / partially strip existing external paint coatings.

â&#128;¢Fully / partially strip existing internal paint coatings.

â&#128;¢Prepare and redecorate lighthouse.

â&#128;¢Replace all defective mastic

â&#128;¢Replace missing infill panels to railings.

â&#128;¢Carry out minor repairs to roof and coat with 3M.

â&#128;¢Remove rotten tank timbers and infill with concrete.

â&#128;¢Dismantle "Heras" fencing.

â&#128;¢Clear the site.

The full requirements are detailed within the tender documents. Tender documents can be downloaded from our Buyer Profile [nlb.g2b.info](http://nlb.g2b.info)

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. All interested parties must obtain and return the tender documentation from the person named at point 2. Full details of the specification are included within the tender documents. A site visit is planned for this project on Wednesday 7 June 2017. No alternative site visit dates will be provided by the Board. The tender documents and details to attend the visit are contained within the tender document which can be downloaded from [nlb.g2b.info](http://nlb.g2b.info)

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## CPV classification

Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/34c1e4cd-6828-45d5-ad73-9329a82e316c)

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