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NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027

Northern Lighthouse Board · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 08:37.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV45244000 — Marine construction works
  • CPV50246100 — Dry-docking services
  • CPV63726500 — Vessel laying-up services

Lots

  • Lot 1£550k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
TPHA/DRYD/2702
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
5 Oct 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
25 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
5 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
660,000
Amount
550,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Criterion 1

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criterion 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
5 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Only required if extra time is required to complete the works

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45244000
Description
Marine construction works
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50246100
Description
Dry-docking services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
63726500
Description
Vessel laying-up services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
084781-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
8 Sept 2026, 11:23
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Northern Lighthouse Board
Id
GB-PPON-PMGV-7529-QWXG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMGV-7529-QWXG

Address

Street Address
84 George Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH2 3DA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKM75

Contact

Name
Lindsey Wilkinson
Telephone
0131 473 3131

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM75 · EH2 3DA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 070043-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 084781-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·