Northern Lighthouse Board : NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027

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:

Below threshold - open competition

Dynamic market:

Not provided

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027

Reference number:

TPHA/DRYD/2702

Main category:

WORKS

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. A full description of the requirements will be detailed within the tender documents available to download from https://www.delta-esourcing.com, once published.

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.

We are inviting expressions of interest from 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

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- 10th August 2026
Tender submission deadline - 8th September 2026
Tender Award - Estimated 22nd September 2026
A reminder that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Marine-construction-works./M83XK7BG44

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

Total value (estimated):

GBP 550,000 excluding VAT

GBP 660,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/10/2026 to 01/03/2027

CPV classifications:

45244000 - Marine construction works.

50246100 - Dry-docking services.

63726500 - Vessel laying-up services.

Delivery regions:

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Participation

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Engagement

Engagement deadline:

05/08/2026

Engagement status:

The engagement has not yet been carried out.

Engagement process description:

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.

Submission

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