Minor Refurbishment of North Rona Lighthouse

The tender concerns a minor refurbishment program for North Rona Lighthouse, situated on the remote UK island of North Rona, the most isolated permanently inhabited land in the British Isles. The Northern Lighthouse Board seeks a contractor able to execute a series of maintenance tasks across the lighthouse compound, comprising the tower, engine block, and accommodation block, at the sole pre‑approved helicopter landing point scheduled for 30 September 2026. The contractor must arrange for a team of at least two individuals for landing and preparation activities and deploy no fewer than three and no more than four workers on each building block, with additional personnel trained to operate the engine during the duration of the work.

The appointed contractor will establish a temporary base within the accommodation block, wash down all structures to remove marine growth, and carry out fibreglass repairs and replacement of broken external slabs. Subsequent tasks will include sealing of the GRP buildings, restoration of watertight integrity, new door installation, painting of the lighthouse tower, installation of a new water tank, and the erection of fencing. All work will involve site clearance and load preparation for helicopter delivery, with the contractor responsible for safe logistics and compliance with the stipulated landing procedures. All activities shall be carried out in accordance with the Northern Lighthouse Board safety and marine environmental standards.

The Site
North Rona Lighthouse is situated on a remote island that lies 71 kilometres (44 mi) northeast of Butt of Lewis and 16 km (10 miles) east of Sula Sgeir. More isolated than St Kilda, it is the remotest island in the British Isles to have ever been permanently inhabited.
The lighthouse compound is on the southeast of the island and comprises 3 buildings; the lighthouse tower, the engine block, and the accommodation block.
The main body of work for this site includes replacing seals on the GRP buildings, painting the lighthouse tower, and provision of a replacement door. Additional works are being carried out to extend the life of the station and to ensure the buildings remain watertight.
The only means of access is by helicopter and set dates have been provided by NLB. Please refer to tender document for dates. First landing date 30/09/2026
The Contractor will need to provide a team of 2 people for the landing, mid-visit, load preparation, and clearing blocks. A minimum 3 people / 4 maximum for each site block (No’s 1 and 3 thru 5). Workers will be left on station to stay and will be shown how to run and operate the engine for the accommodation block.
The Works
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 (which may not be completed in this order depending on the Contractor’s methods and programme) are as follows:
•Mobilise to site and establish Contractor base in accommodation block
•Wash down structures and remove marine growth
•Carry out fibreglass repairs
•Replace broken slabs
•Prepare and paint the lighthouse structure
•Install new water tank
•Undertake fencing works
•Prepare loads for flying and clear the site
Please refer to tender documents for the full scope of work.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
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Contract location: UKM
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Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En
Enquiry deadline: 2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00
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Tenders may be submitted electronically: allowed

Lot number: 1
Lot value (estimated)
15.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
180.000,00 GBP including VAT

Award criteria:

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