Official UK procurement notice
Major Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse
Authority: Northern Lighthouse Board (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe primary objective of this project is to complete a full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse to preserve its structural condition, meet current safety standards, and maintain the reliable operation of the Aids to Navigation.
The works will deliver a full internal and external repaint in line with the 10-year maintenance cycle, carry out essential repairs to metalwork, masonry, doors, windows and safety systems, and address any emerging defects. The outcome will extend the service life of the asset, reduce reactive maintenance requirements, and support a safe and functional environment for inspections and planned interventions.
The works will be delivered with minimal disruption to operational services and in accordance with Northern Lighthouse Board procurement procedures and project governance requirements.
Scope of contract
This contract covers the full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse. The works include internal and external painting, repairs to masonry, metalwork, windows, doors, and other fabric elements, as well as servicing or replacement of access and safety fittings. This is a one-off project aimed at extending the operational life of the lighthouse and reducing future maintenance requirements.
Details of What Is Being Procured
The contract will include:
•Fabrication of replacement footbridge.
•Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities.
•Set up the site.
•Dismantle/ remove the existing footbridge.
•Install replacement footbridge.
•Remove redundant solar array support beams.
•Carryout ventilation improvements.
•Fabricate and install storm windows.
•Remove external cable tray.
•Prepare and redecorate the tower internally.
•Prepare and redecorate the tower externally.
•Replace existing rainwater goods.
•Clear the site.
Please note that there will be a site visit to allow Tenderers to view the works required prior to the closing date. It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visit will be conducted 25 November 2025. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing and provide names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site
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CPV: Fabrication work · Painting and glazing work · Restoration work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£150,000
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 5 Jan 2026, 12:05 GMT
- Authority reference
ENPR/LPEL/2563- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-070996- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d93aFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 10 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 24 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Timeline
3 Nov 2025 → 25 Jan 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published351 days ago3 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT
- Tender notice published350 days ago4 Nov 2025, 16:26 GMT
- Next notice expected348 days ago5 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification questions by330 days ago24 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Submission deadline314 days ago10 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Latest notice published288 days ago5 Jan 2026, 12:05 GMT
- Contract starts268 days ago25 Jan 2026
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Nov 2025- Planned procurement notice published3 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMTUK3
- Tender notice published4 Nov 2025, 16:26 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active4 Nov 2025, 16:26 GMT
- Contract award notice published5 Jan 2026, 12:05 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete5 Jan 2026, 12:05 GMT
- Contract signature expected5 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trac HLM LtdSME6 Jan 2026 – 31 Mar 2026 | £100,970 | 18 Dec 2025 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- TRAC HLM LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender