A fresh coat of paint could soon be given to Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, after a request for proposals was issued to take on the job.

The notice, published last week by the Ministry of Public Works and Environment, sought a contractor to repaint the interior and exterior of the iconic structure.

Procurement documents said the ministry was seeking an “aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective solution” that provides general surface protection, corrosion protection and the ability to withstand sun bleaching and peeling in high winds.

The notice said: “Works consists of interior and exterior surface preparation to the cast iron lighthouse and ancillary components including landings, ceilings, balcony, railings, roof, exterior utility room, an adjoining entry building and wall.”

The deadline for submissions was listed as September 11 with an anticipated execution of agreement by February 19, 2027.

The House of Assembly heard in May that maintenance work on the Southampton landmark and tourism attraction was under way, including the replacement of the roof and railings along with safety improvements.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse was built in 1844 by the UK Corps of Royal Engineers.

It is one of the first lighthouses in the world to be made of cast iron because steel could not be bent at its time of construction.

Thanks to its placement on one of the tallest hills in Bermuda, the focal plane of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse sits 354ft above sea level despite the structure being of average height for a lighthouse.