Minor Refurbishment and Upgrade of Point of Fethaland Lighthouse
Northern Lighthouse Board
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Procurement
- 45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45442100 Painting work
What happened
Northern Lighthouse Board awarded this contract to Dart Industrial Services Ltd worth £43,740 on 3 Jun 2026. The contract runs until 28 Mar 2027.
Description
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
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