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Open tender · Notice 103986-2026

NLB Oban Buoy Store Mess Facility

Northern Lighthouse Board

Value
£200k
Closes
30 Nov 2026 (22 days)
Where
Scotland
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
4 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027

In plain English

Northern Lighthouse Board wants a contractor to turn the mezzanine attic above a small tools workshop in the Buoy Store at its Oban base, Scotland, into a tearoom, including strengthening the floor, a new external stairway, electrics, ventilation, plumbing and a fitted kitchen. Works are due to start on 4 January 2027 and finish by 31 March 2027, with an estimated value of £200,000 and bids due by 30 November 2026.

Good fit for: Small building and fit-out contractors in Scotland able to cover carpentry, steelwork, electrics and plumbing on a live site.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Mandatory site visit on 17 November 2026 Mandatory site visit is scheduled for 17th November 2026, confirmation of attendance to be given through Delta message centre.
  • Work must go on while the base stays operational The project must be delivered while maintaining the depot as a live operational base.
  • Must comply with Scottish building regulations All works to comply with with Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and all subsequent amendment regulations.
  • Bids go through the Delta portal All drawings, specifications and project information are included in the tender document package along with submission requirements within Delta.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer 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 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:-Constructio…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

nlb.delta-esourcing.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 3 Nov 2026.

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