AwardedAwarded 3 June 2026
Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse
Northern Lighthouse Board · Central government
In brief
Northern Lighthouse Board awarded construction and building maintenance work to Dart Industrial Services Limited on 3 June 2026.
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What the notice says
The Point of Fethaland Lighthouse is situated on the most northerly tip of mainland Shetland and due to the location of this site, the majority of materials and equipment will be transported to and from site via NLB Ship and Helicopter. There will additionally be a requirement to use a 4x4 to access along the farm track from Isbister Farm during the works, with the final 1.5km being accessible on foot or by ATV (with landowners permission).
This project is to fully refurbish the lighthouse and former engine block structures including install of new safety fall-back gate at the top of the lightroom access ladder. The fence is to be stripped of existing wire and replaced like for like, re-suing the existing timber posts in situ.
The Works
Carry out full Asbestos Refurbishment/Demolition Survey
Deliver plant, materials, camp via helicopter
Set up site
Ensure H&S and signage
Removal and disposal of existing fence wiring and replace
Fabricate and install new aluminium safety fall-back gate and connect to existing aluminium handrail
Redecoration of Lighthouse station
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Dart Industrial Services Limited (SME) 2 bids received | £43,740 | Awarded 3 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 053270-2026
Last time this was bought
Refurbishment and Upgrade of Calf of Eday Lighthouse
- Won by
- Accted Limited
- Awarded
- 11 March 2026
- Value
- £303,640
- Bids
- 2
Matched on Northern Lighthouse Board, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.
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 053270-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.