AwardedAwarded 23 January 2026
Minor Refurbishment of Dubh Sgeir (Castlebay), Rubha Glas Front, Rubha Glas Rear, and Sgeir Liath
Northern Lighthouse Board · Central government
In brief
Northern Lighthouse Board awarded construction and building maintenance work to TRAC HLM Limited on 23 January 2026.
The notice gives a value of £135,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 months, starting 9 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The proposed works will comprise of minor civil maintenance repair works and the application of decorative/protective coatings to the structures. More specifically, the main items of work are as follows: •Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities. Dubh Sgeir: •Fabrication of Ladder. •Fabrication of Fender Brackets. •Remove redundant fixings. •Dismantle/ remove the platform handrail and replace with new. •Dismantle/ remove the access ladder and replace with new. •Fit new fender brackets and replace rubber D-fenders. •Prepare and redecorate the structure. •Supply and fit new signage •Clear the site. Sgeir Liath: •Remove redundant fixings. •Carryout pointing repairs •Prepare and…Read the full description
The proposed works will comprise of minor civil maintenance repair works and the application of decorative/protective coatings to the structures.
More specifically, the main items of work are as follows:
•Mobilise to site and establish welfare facilities.
Dubh Sgeir:
•Fabrication of Ladder.
•Fabrication of Fender Brackets.
•Remove redundant fixings.
•Dismantle/ remove the platform handrail and replace with new.
•Dismantle/ remove the access ladder and replace with new.
•Fit new fender brackets and replace rubber D-fenders.
•Prepare and redecorate the structure.
•Supply and fit new signage
•Clear the site.
Sgeir Liath:
•Remove redundant fixings.
•Carryout pointing repairs
•Prepare and redecorate the structure.
•Clear the site.
Rubha Glas Front:
•Strim grass within compound and around external boundary.
•Carryout fence repairs.
•Prepare and redecorate the structure.
•Supply and fit new signage
•Clear the site.
Rubha Glas Rear:
•Strim grass within compound and around external boundary.
•Carryout fence repairs.
•Prepare and redecorate the structure.
•Supply and fit new signage
•Clear the site.
During the proposed works, it is essential that the Aids to Navigation are not prevented from operating at any stage that they are required. Details will be provided on the basic operation of these items to allow the Contractor to prevent his operatives from affecting the Aids to Navigation.
For detailed description of the works refer to the Bill of Quantities.
Site Visit
A site visit is planned for Friday 5 December 2025. This is a mandatory requirement and any supplier not attending the site visit will be excluded from this tender exercise.
All Tenders should submit a request to attend via Delta eSourcing message centre to confirm attendance including names and mobile numbers of representatives attending site.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009271911
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| TRAC HLM Limited (SME) 5 bids received | £89,538 | Awarded 23 January 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 073761-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 006594-2026
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 073761-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2025, last updated 26 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.