Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Northern Lighthouse Board

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PMGV-7529-QWXG

Address:

84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
UK

Contact name:

Lindsey Wilkinson

Email:

procurement@nlb.org.uk

Telephone:

0131 473 3131

Website:

www.nlb.org.uk

Organisation type:

MINISTRY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027

Reference number:

TPHA/DRYD/2702

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1064519517

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M83XK7BG44

CPV classifications:

45244000 - Marine construction works.

50246100 - Dry-docking services.

63726500 - Vessel laying-up services.

Delivery regions:

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Total value (estimated):

GBP 550,000 excluding VAT

GBP 660,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

WORKS

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

05/11/2026 to 01/03/2027

CPV classifications:

45244000 - Marine construction works.

50246100 - Dry-docking services.

63726500 - Vessel laying-up services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/03/2027

Delivery regions:

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 60

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

25/09/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

05/10/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=1050884359

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

05/11/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

No

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

Other organisations

Not provided