GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and Upgrade of Thousla Rock

The Works

The proposed project is the upgrade and refurbishment of the AtoN and shall consist of the following works:

•Fully strip coatings from tower and access ladder and apply full build of paint to NLB Specification. •Remove damaged screed from top of tower and supply and install replacement Duracomposites GRP grating. •Inspection of metal work including handrail, access ladder and fixings and repair/replace as required. •Replace existing optic unit (redundant cabinet, pedestal, batteries, optic and solar panels to be retained and returned to NLB) - This equipment shall be supplied by NLB.

As part of the project works the Principal Contractor is required to organise an early 'Initial' pre-site start Asbestos Survey / Report within the NLB estate via and UKAS accredited asbestos company to identify and hopefully remove any asbestos containing materials before Contractor's personnel arrive on 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.

A site visit is planned for w/c 13 June 2022. All tenderers should confirm attendance including names and mobile numbers of representatives attending site.

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.