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title: "NLB Oban Buoy Store Mess Facility"
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# NLB Oban Buoy Store Mess Facility

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nlb-oban-buoy-store-mess-facility-ocds-h6vhtk-079619). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** The works comprises of repurposing a mezzanine attic space into a tearoom which is above a small tools workshop within the Buoy Store building at the NLB Oban base. All works to comply with with Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and all subsequent amendment regulations. The project must be delivered while maintaining the depot as a live operational base.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 26 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board-gov-pb463)
- **Published Value:** £200,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 November 2026 at 16:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Building alteration work, Construction work, Installation of fitted kitchens, Refurbishment work
- **Delivery Location:** UKM, UKM6
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nlb-oban-buoy-store-mess-facility-ocds-h6vhtk-079619#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-079619`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** not shown for these lots; the published data do not support one.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nlb-oban-buoy-store-mess-facility-ocds-h6vhtk-079619#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nlb.delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnlb.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2FCS4Q635C4H)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nlb-oban-buoy-store-mess-facility-ocds-h6vhtk-079619#participate

## Description
The works comprises of repurposing a mezzanine attic space into a tearoom  which is above a small tools workshop within the Buoy Store building at the NLB Oban base.
Scope of works
•Strengthening of existing mezzanine floor with additional timber joists and steelwork support.
•New fire rated ceiling to small tools workshop.
•Steelwork framing at new external doorway and removal of existing dado railing.
•New partition wall supported off strengthened floor extending up to underside of roof.
•Forming new internal window looking out to gantry crane room in the Building.
•Construction of new lobby partition with door.
•Design, fabrication and installation of external stairway.
•Forming new external doorway with door at first floor level leading to external stairway.
•Installation and commissioning of electrical supply, lights, data & fire detection.
•Installation of new extract ventilation for tearoom.
•Provision of water supply and waste plumbing to tearoom.
•Installation of new kitchen units, including sink, and all fittings.
•Decorating walls and ceilings and fitting new floor coverings.
All works to comply with with Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and all subsequent amendment regulations.
The project must be delivered while maintaining the depot as a live operational base.
All drawings, specifications and project information are included in the tender document package along with submission requirements within Delta.
Mandatory site visit is scheduled for 17th November 2026, confirmation of attendance to be given through Delta message centre.
Works to begin 4th January 2027 and expected to be completed by 31st March.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: 
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Construction-work./CS4Q635C4H
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: 
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CS4Q635C4H

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45262700, 45421151, 45453100
- **Delivery regions:** UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £200,000

- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 31/03/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F103986-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-03T09:11:38.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-04T03:10:59.698Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-079619