AwardedAwarded 18 December 2025
Major Refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse
Northern Lighthouse Board · Central government
In brief
Northern Lighthouse Board awarded construction and building maintenance work to TRAC HLM Limited on 18 December 2025.
The notice gives a value of £150,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 months, starting 25 January 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The primary objective of this project is to complete a full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse to preserve its structural condition, meet current safety standards, and maintain the reliable operation of the Aids to Navigation. The works will deliver a full internal and external repaint in line with the 10-year maintenance cycle, carry out essential repairs to metalwork, masonry, doors, windows and safety systems, and address any emerging defects. The outcome will extend the service life of the asset, reduce reactive maintenance requirements, and support a safe and functional environment for inspections and planned interventions. The works will be delivered with minimal disruption to…Read the full description
The primary objective of this project is to complete a full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse to preserve its structural condition, meet current safety standards, and maintain the reliable operation of the Aids to Navigation.
The works will deliver a full internal and external repaint in line with the 10-year maintenance cycle, carry out essential repairs to metalwork, masonry, doors, windows and safety systems, and address any emerging defects. The outcome will extend the service life of the asset, reduce reactive maintenance requirements, and support a safe and functional environment for inspections and planned interventions.
The works will be delivered with minimal disruption to operational services and in accordance with Northern Lighthouse Board procurement procedures and project governance requirements.
Scope of contract
This contract covers the full refurbishment of Port Ellen Lighthouse. The works include internal and external painting, repairs to masonry, metalwork, windows, doors, and other fabric elements, as well as servicing or replacement of access and safety fittings. This is a one-off project aimed at extending the operational life of the lighthouse and reducing future maintenance requirements.
Details of What Is Being Procured
The contract will include:
•Fabrication of replacement footbridge.
•Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities.
•Set up the site.
•Dismantle/ remove the existing footbridge.
•Install replacement footbridge.
•Remove redundant solar array support beams.
•Carryout ventilation improvements.
•Fabricate and install storm windows.
•Remove external cable tray.
•Prepare and redecorate the tower internally.
•Prepare and redecorate the tower externally.
•Replace existing rainwater goods.
•Clear the site.
Please note that there will be a site visit to allow Tenderers to view the works required prior to the closing date. It is important that Tenderers or their representative(s) attend the site visit, any Tenderers submitting a tender that have not attended the site visit, will not be considered. Site visit will be conducted 25 November 2025. Please request a site visit via Delta eSourcing and provide names, mobile numbers of representatives attending site
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1003974798
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| TRAC HLM Limited (SME) 3 bids received | £100,970 | Awarded 18 December 2025 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 070565-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 070996-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 000254-2026
About the buyer
Northern Lighthouse BoardLast 12 months
Procurements
51Awards
31Suppliers it has used most for construction
- TRAC HLM Limited6 contracts
- Accted Limited3 contracts
- Dart Industrial Services Limited2 contracts
- Andrew Sinclair Ltd1 contract
- George Brown & Sons Engineers (Leith) Limited1 contract
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From notice 070565-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2025, last updated 5 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.