Hoy Sound (Hoy High)

Northern Lighthouse Board

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Roads. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 100,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Location: Hoy High Lighthouse is located on the North-East corner of Graemesay, Orkney. The site is located on the longitude and latitude of 58°56.137 N 003°16.399 W. The station can be accessed by road. Graemesay is accessed by ferry from Stromness. Contractor’s shall have to familiarise themselves with the ferry arrangements for the island. Some ferries are passenger only. Description of station: Hoy High Lighthouse is a traditional 34m high tower with quarterdeck (1851 Alan Stevenson), housing Welfare/Battery Room/Control Room, and neighbouring garage block housing NLB utility vehicle, (used for access to Hoy Low). Description of works: Full external and internal redecoration. Broken/cracked glazing panes in the lightroom are to be replaced. All pointing to masonry elevations to be investigated and repointed as necessary. Any minor defects to be replaced or repaired as required.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 067436-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Northern Lighthouse Board

Northern Lighthouse Board has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 26 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Northern Lighthouse Board in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £100,000 - £100,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067436-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.