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NLB Oban Buoy Store Mess Facility

Northern Lighthouse Board · Central government

In brief

Northern Lighthouse Board is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (Scotland).

The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, starting 4 January 2027.

Bids close at 4pm, Monday 30 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
4pm, Monday 23 November 2026
Bids by
4pm, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Criterion 1 100%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 20 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The works comprises of repurposing a mezzanine attic space into a tearoom which is above a small tools workshop within the Buoy Store building at the NLB Oban base. Scope of works •Strengthening of existing mezzanine floor with additional timber joists and steelwork support. •New fire rated ceiling to small tools workshop. •Steelwork framing at new external doorway and removal of existing dado railing. •New partition wall supported off strengthened floor extending up to underside of roof. •Forming new internal window looking out to gantry crane room in the Building. •Construction of new lobby partition with door. •Design, fabrication and installation of external stairway. •Forming new…Read the full description
The works comprises of repurposing a mezzanine attic space into a tearoom which is above a small tools workshop within the Buoy Store building at the NLB Oban base. Scope of works •Strengthening of existing mezzanine floor with additional timber joists and steelwork support. •New fire rated ceiling to small tools workshop. •Steelwork framing at new external doorway and removal of existing dado railing. •New partition wall supported off strengthened floor extending up to underside of roof. •Forming new internal window looking out to gantry crane room in the Building. •Construction of new lobby partition with door. •Design, fabrication and installation of external stairway. •Forming new external doorway with door at first floor level leading to external stairway. •Installation and commissioning of electrical supply, lights, data & fire detection. •Installation of new extract ventilation for tearoom. •Provision of water supply and waste plumbing to tearoom. •Installation of new kitchen units, including sink, and all fittings. •Decorating walls and ceilings and fitting new floor coverings. All works to comply with with Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and all subsequent amendment regulations. The project must be delivered while maintaining the depot as a live operational base. All drawings, specifications and project information are included in the tender document package along with submission requirements within Delta. Mandatory site visit is scheduled for 17th November 2026, confirmation of attendance to be given through Delta message centre. Works to begin 4th January 2027 and expected to be completed by 31st March. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Construction-work./CS4Q635C4H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CS4Q635C4H

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: nlb.delta-esourcing.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 4pm, Monday 23 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 103986-2026

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From notice 103986-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.