Award

NLV Pharos Rib Davit Repairs

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, is seeking experienced suppliers for repairs on the Rib Davit of its ship, NLV Pharos, located in Edinburgh. The procurement process involves an open competition below the threshold, focusing on marine equipment repairs. The tender, titled "NLV Pharos Rib Davit Repairs," commenced with an active status on 9th July 2025. Site visits were arranged for 21st July, with repairs scheduled for February 2026. The tender phase concluded on 5th August 2025, whereas the award notice was published on 12th December 2025, marking the transition from tender to contract execution.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the marine services industry, particularly those experienced and approved to work with Ned Deck davit type PRH 35. Large enterprises, such as Palfinger Uk Marine Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate suitability for fulfilling the contract requirements, offering integrated repair and maintenance services for marine equipment. The tender evaluation criteria emphasised quality (60%) over price (40%), ensuring that suppliers deliver superior service for maritime operations. Consequently, businesses that can meet criteria prioritising product quality stand to benefit from engagement with governmental entities in the marine sector.

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Notice Title

NLV Pharos Rib Davit Repairs

Notice Description

Looking for an experienced approved supplier to supply parts and carry out repairs on our Rib Davit, on our ship NLV Pharos. The current Davit on our NLV Pharos Rib is out of service as a result of a recent mandatory inspection and cannot be used currently. It is a Ned Deck davit type PRH 35, suppliers must have the approval to work on this davit type. A site visit has been arranged for 21st July and repairs are due to be carried out in February 2026 when the ship is in wet dock in Edinburgh. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000326605

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082406-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£53,342 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALFINGER UK MARINE

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