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Tender: Full Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse — Structural, Safety and Access Works

Released 12 months ago

Closed11 Dec 2025

Est. valueEstimate£90K to £240K

LocationScotland

AgencyNorthern Lighthouse Board

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryInfrastructure

Submissions closedClosed Thu, 11 Dec 2025

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Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking a supplier to complete a full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse to preserve structural condition, meet current safety standards and maintain reliable operation of the Aids to Navigation. The contract covers a full internal and external repaint (aligned to the 10‑year maintenance cycle), essential repairs to metalwork, masonry, doors, windows and safety systems, fabrication and installation of a replacement footbridge (including removal of the existing footbridge), removal of redundant solar array support beams and external cable tray, ventilation improvements, fabrication and installation of storm windows, replacement of rainwater goods, site mobilisation and welfare setup, and final site clearance. Works must be delivered with minimal disruption to operational services and in accordance with Northern Lighthouse Board procurement procedures and project governance; a mandatory site visit is scheduled for 25 November 2025 and tenderers who do not attend will not be considered.

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