Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse
Buyer: Northern Lighthouse Board
- Published
- 5 March 2026
- Submission deadline
- 2 April 2026
- Estimated value
- £75,000
- Place of performance
- UKM
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 020145-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-066396
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 45200000Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45442100Painting work
Description
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 …
Official publications
- FTS · 020145-2026 · 5 March 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 2 April 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £75,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Northern Lighthouse Board (United Kingdom).
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