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Refurbishment of Maughold Head and Douglas Head Lighthouses

Awarded to TRAC HLM Ltd

Northern Lighthouse Board(buyer)

Published
Published 14 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 29 September 2026

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Overview

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking a contractor to refurbish two lighthouses on the Isle of Man (Maughold Head and Douglas Head) with an estimated value of £180,000. The scope includes application of external and internal decorative and protective coatings, plus minor civils work such as flooring removal and addition, minor metalwork, and window works. Attendance at a mandatory site visit between 10–12 September 2026 is required, with works expected to commence in early November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£180,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Painting work of buildings

Award outcome

Awarded value
£199,222
Award date
29 October 2026
Contract period
11 October 2026 → 30 January 2027
Contract length
4 months
Could run to
31 March 2027
Against estimate
11% above
Winner
  • TRAC HLM Ltd

This contract ends on 30 January 2027, or 31 March 2027 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

TRAC HLM Ltd

Based in
Aberdeen
Public contracts won
3
Across UK and EU notices

3 other contracts from Northern Lighthouse Board since 2025, worth £480,340.

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Competition and scoring

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Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • PQP Evaluation100%

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 24% above the median.

Northern Lighthouse Board in the last 12 months

31

contracts awarded, worth £3,159,251 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    11 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    26 August 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    14 August 2026

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