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Published 14 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Refurbishment of Maughold Head and Douglas Head Lighthouses

Official notice

Authority: Northern Lighthouse Board (Central government)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery listed: Isle of Man (IM)
Published estimate£180,000£216,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 29 Sept 2026
Contract term 4 moends 30 Jan 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2027 with extensions · starts 12 Oct 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

NLB are looking for a contractor to complete refurbishment works of 2 lighthouses situated on the Isle of Man, Maughold head and Douglas Head. This will involve application of external and internal decorative & protective coatings, along with some minor civils work at each site, including removal and addition of flooring, minor metalwork and window works. Full details will be in the tender documents and Bill of Quantities.

We require interested contractors to attend a mandatory site visit between 10th and 12th September 2026 (dates will be confirmed with interested suppliers asap) and the work is expected to start in early November 2026. Unfortunately NLB will not accept tenders from suppliers who do not attend this site visit.

Please note that contractors will need to hold or arrange a works permit to complete these works on the Isle of Man before the estimated start date, expected to be November 2026.

Estimated timescales for procurement:

Publish tender documents - 25th August 2026

Site visit - Between 10th and 12th September 2026 - TBC with interested suppliers

Tender Submissions - By 29th September 2026

Estimated Award date - Early October 2026

Site start date - Estimated 1st November 2026

CPV: Painting work of buildings

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 4 moSMEVCSEPublished value£180,000
Contract period: 12 Oct 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 (4 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2027 with extensionsValue: £180,000 exc. VAT · £216,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Isle of Man (IM)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Only if required to complete the works, but we do require the works to be completed by end March 2027 latest. This must be discussed and agreed in advance with the project lead.
45442110 Painting work of buildings

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 100%
Published sub-criteria (1)
  • PQP Evaluation: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • PQP Evaluation

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
Closed
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
14 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
Last source update
26 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST
Authority reference
ENPR/LIOM/2672
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-081214
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Painting work of buildings
Delivery area in notice
Isle of Man (IM)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission not allowed
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
29 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.delta-esourcing.com ↗

Timeline

14 Aug 2026 → 12 Oct 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Planning notice published73 days ago
    14 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
  2. Market engagement67 days ago
    20 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST

    Interested parties should email [email protected] with their interest in this tender and attending the site visit. Full details will be in the tender document, expected to be published 21st August 2026.

  3. Tender notice published61 days ago
    26 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST
  4. Submission deadline27 days ago
    29 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  5. Contract starts15 days ago
    12 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Aug 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    14 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    26 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST
    UK4
  3. Status changed to active
    26 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    26 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST
  5. Deadline published: 29 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
    26 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Lighthouse Board

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PMGV-7529-QWXG 84 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 3DAContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure