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NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027

Northern Lighthouse Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Sep 2026 at 11:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 09:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Lighthouse Board is procuring dry-dock facilities and associated works for NLV Pharos, a lighthouse vessel undergoing its 20-year special survey. The requirement covers a dry-dock location and facility services, with access for Northern Lighthouse Board staff and appointed external contractors. The scope includes tank and hull inspection, ship-side valve overhaul, safety equipment and systems overhaul, Lloyd’s Register and flag-state certification surveys, full hull painting, OEM thruster overhauls, electrical healthcare, engine-room supply-fan overhaul, helideck equipment maintenance and mooring equipment maintenance. The vessel is 84.25 metres long, 16.49 metres broad and 3,672 gross tonnes. Dry-dock blocks of at least 1.5 metres are required to allow access beneath the vessel. Facilities in the United Kingdom and Europe will be considered.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. It has one lot and is above threshold. Questions must be submitted by 12 noon on 25 September 2026, and tenders by 12 noon on 5 October 2026. The estimated award date is 5 November 2026. The contract period is 5 November 2026 to 1 March 2027, with a possible extension to 31 March 2027 where extra time is needed to complete the works. The estimated value is £550,000 excluding VAT, or £660,000 including VAT. Evaluation is based on 40% price and 60% quality. Electronic submission is permitted in English, with tender documents submitted through the buyer’s e-sourcing portal.

This opportunity suits commercial dry-dock operators able to accommodate an 84.25-metre, 3,672-tonne vessel and provide at least 1.5-metre blocks for under-vessel access. Strong candidates will be able to coordinate dockside services with Northern Lighthouse Board personnel, appointed contractors and specialist original equipment manufacturers. Relevant capability includes marine inspection and survey support, hull and tank work, ship-side valve maintenance, major safety-system overhauls, hull painting, thruster overhaul coordination, electrical systems work, engine-room ventilation, helideck equipment and mooring equipment. Experience of supporting 20-year special surveys and work required for Lloyd’s Register and flag-state certification will be particularly relevant. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and can suit facilities in the UK or elsewhere in Europe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027

Notice Description

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) require Dry Dock Facilities for NLV Pharos to carry out 20 year Special survey works This will include essential works and surveys to meet the Classification Society/Flag state requirements for certification of the vessel. Total estimated timescales for the duration required for the works are 4 weeks, with dry dock works being 3 weeks within this. The services will be provided by both the dry dock facility and external contractors, access will be required for NLB staff and NLB prearranged appointed contractors. Locations within the United Kingdom and Europe will be considered. Estimated dates for Dry Dock: Arrival Date - 28th January 2027 Layby berth Dry dock works - 1st February - 23rd February 2027 (layby berth) Departure Date: 28th February 2027 Potential suppliers should provide dates that their drydock is available, noting the approximately 4 week required duration for the works. These are the preferred dates but may be flexible to meet drydock availability. Our documents are now live for this tender and we are looking for suppliers who can provide a Dry Dock location and works, that meet the requirements of NLB. A brief outline is below: NLV Pharos 20 year special survey drydock - Tank/Hull inspection/survey - Ship side valves overhaul/survey - All safety equipment/systems major overhaul/survey Class society: Lloyds Register Full Hull painting Thruster overhauls (completed by OEM) Electrical Healthcare Miscellaneous works including: - ER supply fan overhaul - Helideck equipment maintenance - Mooring equipment maintenance Full documents can be found within Delta, https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=1050884359 Ship Details IMO Number - 9338606 Length Overall - 84.25metres Breadth Moulded - 16.49 metres Gross Tonnage - 3672T Dry dock blocks - Minimum of 1.5m blocks for ease of access under the vessel. Estimated Tender timeline Tender documents published- 8th September 2026 Tender submission deadline - 12pm 5th October 2026 Tender Award - Estimated 5th November 2026 A reminder that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Only required if extra time is required to complete the works

Planning Information

We are inviting expressions of interest from suppliers who can provide Dry Dock services between the dates proposed - 28th January to 28th February 2027. Please note your interest by email at procurement@nlb.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084781-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

45244000 - Marine construction works

50246100 - Dry-docking services

63726500 - Vessel laying-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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