Northern Lighthouse Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Oban Pier Upgrades |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| Nature of contract: | Works |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a contractor to complete upgrades to the timber beams at the pier at our NLB depot in Oban, PA34 4LS. The central section of the pier consists of a T-shape extension to the original pier added in the 1950’s. This provided a front edge of approximately 49m and allowed for berthing in deeper water. This was then extended in the early 2000’s to provide NLB with a larger operational surface area, extending the central section by approximately 10m and creating new eastern and western sections to the pier. All seaward faces have timber fender piles, though only the central section is currently used for berthing The scope of works required are as follows: •Replace 3 No. full pile with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart pile, replacing brackets, bolts, nuts and spacers as required. •Replace 3 No. fender with heavy-duty rubber D-fender, replacing fixings as required. •Replace 6m of stair support waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing brackets, nuts and bolts as required. •Replace total 40m of lower waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing splice plates, brackets, nuts and bolts as required. •Replace 8m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (210x210mm and 260x150mm), replacing fixings as required. •Replace 24m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (300x150mm), replacing fixings as required. We require the contractor to carry out the scope of works below: •Attend a mandatory site visit to Oban in September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location. •Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will carry out these upgrades •Full installation of the repairs and upgrades by the end March 2025. We are looking for contractors to provide their interest for this project at this time, full details of the project scope and tender requirements, along with supporting documentation of a bill of quantities and drawings shall be in the invitation to tender documentation. Timeline Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Issue of Invitation to Tender – 19th August 2025 Mandatory site visit at Oban depot – proposed Monday 8th September 2025 Clarification deadline for suppliers – 16th September 2025 Tender return deadline – 26th September 2025 Tender Award – by 15th October 2025 Site mobilisation – 24th November 2025 Completion of project – By end March 2025 |
| Published: | 07/08/2025 14:29 |
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Scope
Scope: Oban Pier Upgrades
Description:
Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a contractor to complete upgrades to the timber beams at the pier at our NLB depot in Oban, PA34 4LS. The central section of the pier consists of a T-shape extension to the original pier added in the 1950’s. This provided a front edge of approximately 49m and allowed for berthing in deeper water. This was then extended in the early 2000’s to provide NLB with a larger operational surface area, extending the central section by approximately 10m and creating new eastern and western sections to the pier. All seaward faces have timber fender piles, though only the central section is currently used for berthing
The scope of works required are as follows:
•Replace 3 No. full pile with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart pile, replacing brackets, bolts, nuts and spacers as required.
•Replace 3 No. fender with heavy-duty rubber D-fender, replacing fixings as required.
•Replace 6m of stair support waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing brackets, nuts and bolts as required.
•Replace total 40m of lower waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing splice plates, brackets, nuts and bolts as required.
•Replace 8m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (210x210mm and 260x150mm), replacing fixings as required.
•Replace 24m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (300x150mm), replacing fixings as required.
We require the contractor to carry out the scope of works below:
•Attend a mandatory site visit to Oban in September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location.
•Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will carry out these upgrades
•Full installation of the repairs and upgrades by the end March 2025.
We are looking for contractors to provide their interest for this project at this time, full details of the project scope and tender requirements, along with supporting documentation of a bill of quantities and drawings shall be in the invitation to tender documentation.
Timeline
Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time.
Issue of Invitation to Tender – 19th August 2025
Mandatory site visit at Oban depot – proposed Monday 8th September 2025
Clarification deadline for suppliers – 16th September 2025
Tender return deadline – 26th September 2025
Tender Award – by 15th October 2025
Site mobilisation – 24th November 2025
Completion of project – By end March 2025
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Timber-products./CWVQ26YBB2
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CWVQ26YBB2
Total value (estimated):
GBP 250,000 excluding VAT GBP 300,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
15/10/2025 to 01/04/2026
CPV Classifications:
03419100 - Timber products.
34516000 - Marine fenders.
45241300 - Pier construction work.
45244000 - Marine construction works.
Delivery regions:
UKM6 Highlands and Islands
Engagement
Engagement deadline
15/08/2025
The engagement has not yet been carried out.Engagement process description:
NLB are looking for suppliers to note their interest for these works. Those interested parties will receive an invite and can access the full tender documents once published through our e-procurement portal Delta, due to be w/c 18th July. Please can you note your interest by 15th August 2025 to procurement@nlb.org.uk providing the best contact email address for the invite to be sent, once the documents are advertised.
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board, PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street, Northern Lighthouse Board, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom
Tel. 0131 473 3131, Email: procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact: Lindsey Wilkinson
Address of the buyer profile: www.nlb.org.uk
Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None
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Scope
Description: Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a contractor to complete upgrades to the timber beams at the pier at our NLB depot in Oban, PA34 4LS. The central section of the pier consists of a T-shape extension to the original pier added in the 1950’s. This provided a front edge of approximately 49m and allowed for berthing in deeper water. This was then extended in the early 2000’s to provide NLB with a larger operational surface area, extending the central section by approximately 10m and creating new eastern and western sections to the pier. All seaward faces have timber fender piles, though only the central section is currently used for berthing
The scope of works required are as follows:
•Replace 3 No. full pile with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart pile, replacing brackets, bolts, nuts and spacers as required.
•Replace 3 No. fender with heavy-duty rubber D-fender, replacing fixings as required.
•Replace 6m of stair support waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing brackets, nuts and bolts as required.
•Replace total 40m of lower waling with like-for-like 360x360mm greenheart waling beam, replacing splice plates, brackets, nuts and bolts as required.
•Replace 8m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (210x210mm and 260x150mm), replacing fixings as required.
•Replace 24m of cope beam with like-for-like greenheart members (300x150mm), replacing fixings as required.
Potential replacement of galvanised steel ladders and access steps on a like for like basis will also be considered.
We require the contractor to carry out the scope of works below:
•Attend a mandatory site visit to Oban in September 2025 to fully understand the project scope of works and location.
•Provide a detailed tender submission of how they will carry out these upgrades
•Full installation of the repairs and upgrades by the end March 2025.
Timeline
Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable for this project. This is intended to be a guide and whilst NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time.
Issue of Invitation to Tender – 28th August 2025
Mandatory site visit at Oban depot – proposed Monday 8th September 2025
Clarification deadline for suppliers – 16th September 2025
Tender return deadline – 25th September 2025
Tender Award – by 15th October 2025
Site mobilisation – 24th November 2025
Completion of project – By end March 2025
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976586808
Total value (estimated):
GBP 250,000 excluding VAT GBP 300,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
15/10/2025 to 01/04/2026
CPV Classifications:
03419100 - Timber products. 34516000 - Marine fenders. 45241300 - Pier construction work. 45244000 - Marine construction works.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
UKM6 Highlands and Islands
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Bill of Quantities completion and Daywork/Standing rates / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Technical and Capability completion / Weighting: 65
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 05/09/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 25/09/2025 Time: 14:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No
Procedure
Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board, PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street, Northern Lighthouse Board, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom
Tel. 0131 473 3131, Email: procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact: Lindsey Wilkinson
Address of the buyer profile: www.nlb.org.uk
Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None