GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

The proposed works will involve replacement of the optic and refurbishment and redecoration of the tower and mess facilities in the adjoining building.

More specifically, the main items of work listed below:

•External redecoration of ex-keeper's buildings, control block, engine room, tower lightroom/dome; •Internal redecoration of tower, watchroom and lightroom;

•Replace broken glazing panels in lightroom;

•Removal of extension to balcony walkway (for old foghorn) and reinstatement of balcony handrail; •Removal of asbestos garage roof sections and replacement with non-asbestos roof; •Supply and install new fencing around DGPS equipment in courtyard;

•Strip out existing optic and supporting electrical system; and

•Install new optic and supporting electrical system and batteries (some items NLB-supplied).

For detailed description of the works refer to the Bill of Quantities.

A site visit is planned for Butt of Lewis Lighthouse on Monday 11th November 2019. Please note that this is a Pass or Fail criteria within our evaluation matrix. Only tenderers who have attended the site visit will be considered as part of the evaluation process.

The contractor must submit a works programme at tender stage with a start date on site of 6th January 2020, sequence of works and completion date no later than 31st March 2020.

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.