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title: "NLV Pharos Rib Davit Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c4c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# NLV Pharos Rib Davit Repairs

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c4c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082406-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | £53,342 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PALFINGER UK MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082406-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038710-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082406-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038710-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000326605
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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