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Tender: Refurbishment and Safety Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse – Shetland

Released 8 months ago

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Won byDart Industrial Services Ltd

Contract value£52K

Term9 monthsJuly 2026 to Mar 2027

Awarded3 June 202662 days after closing

With this buyerFirst contract1 contract in total

Closed02 Apr 2026

Est. valueEstimate£90K to £260K

LocationScotland

AgencyNorthern Lighthouse Board

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryInfrastructure

Submissions closedClosed Thu, 2 Apr 2026

About

A contractor is sought to fully refurbish the Point of Fethaland Lighthouse on the most northerly tip of mainland Shetland, including a full asbestos refurbishment/demolition survey, removal and replacement of existing fence wiring while re‑using existing timber posts, fabrication and installation of a new aluminium safety fall-back gate tied into the existing aluminium handrail, and redecoration of the lighthouse station. Works include delivery of plant, materials and camp via helicopter (and NLB Ship for most materials and equipment), setting up site with required health & safety measures and signage, removal and disposal of existing fence wiring, and site clearance operations. Access for the works will require use of a 4x4 along the farm track from Isbister Farm with the final 1.5km accessible on foot or by ATV with landowner permission. Key dates: Issue Tender 05/03/2026, Site Visit 19/03/2026, Tender Return 02/04/2026, Tender Award 13/04/2026, Delivery of plant/materials to Oban 25/05/2026, Loads transported to site 07/06/2026, start of 5 day landing operation 09/06/2026, and start of 5 day site clearance 29/10/2026.

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