Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0e-4ca0-70b7-aeae-a28cb3a45472/gb-edinburgh-refurbishment-upgrade-of-the-mull-of-galloway-lighthouse closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Gb-edinburgh: refurbishment & upgrade of the MULL of galloway lighthouse [The Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-northern-lighthouse-board) Estimated value £100,000 to £500,000 Published 20 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 10 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 It is the Boards intension to award this contract to a single Contractor, and it is envisaged that the successful Tenderer will co-ordinate the running of a two (2) phase project at Mull of Galloway Lighthouse. The proposed works principally involve the de-commissioning and removal of the obsolete sealed beam optic lamp array and electrical operating / monitoring system for replacement with an equivalent updated operating system and LED optic technology. All electrical systems will be replaced and tested to current electricity at work regulations BS 7671. The Lighthouse Tower and Quarterdeck buildings are also to be completely refurbished along with the application of decorative / protective coatings to all external and internal elevations of the structure including the internal quarterdeck room. The project shall be split into 2 phases : Phase 1 shall consist of the refurbishment of the 2 outer quarterdecks, which shall then be handed over to the Mull of Galloway Trust to be used as exhibition space. It is intended to carry out this work beginning April 2018 and should last no longer than 6 weeks. Phase 2 shall be the complete refurbishment and upgrade of the tower and all external work. It is proposed to undertake this phase beginning September 2018. This stage should be completed within 20 weeks A site visit will be conducted on Wednesday 10 January 2018 for this project. Please contract Donald Innes, to confirm attendance including names and mobile numbers of representative attending 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. 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 10 January 2018. 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) under Buyer Profile in Other information Read full description ## CPV classification Painting work of structures Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/51fd576c-9bdd-4e21-9d04-35dbc66d26c7) 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. 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