GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment of Fife Ness Lighthouse

Northern Lighthouse Board · awarded 20 August 2024 · delivered in Scotland

Who

Buyer	Northern Lighthouse Board Edinburgh
Supplier	R S Merriman Ltd
Category	works
Classification	Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work CPV 45340000
Notice published	26 August 2024

What it is for

Painting work of buildings. Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work. Fife Ness Lighthouse is at an elevation of 12m and a position of 56º 16.17' N, 02º 35.10' W. The character of the light is flashing white and red every 10 seconds with a range of white 21miles and red 20 miles. The lighthouse sits on a rock outcrop, which falls approximately 3m down to the shore to the south around the lightroom area. The station is bounded by a 2m concrete post and mesh fence topped with 3 layers of barbed wire. There is a tarmac track from the entrance gate up to the station entrance. The Lighthouse is a single storey building that consists of lantern room, control room and battery room. The light was first established in 1975. The proposed works principally involves the repair of and defective items and application of decorative / protective coatings to all external /internal surfaces of the structure. More specifically, the main items of project work are as listed below:- 1. Carry plant, tools and materials to site. 2. Ensure contractors own site welfare facilities accessible. 3. Carry out an Asbestos Refurbishment / Demolition Survey on the structure prior to the commencement of any work. The survey, sample collection and sample analysis must be carried by a UKAS accredited contractor in accordance with ISO 17020, ISO 17025 and Health & Safety Executive Guidance Notes; HSG 248, Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures" and HSG264, Asbestos: The survey guide. A copy of the report must be issued to the Engineer prior to work commencement. 4. All licensed removal work must be carried out by Asbestos Removal Contractors who are in possession of a current asbestos license issued by the Health and Safety Executive and who are…

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