NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027
Northern Lighthouse Board · Central government
In brief
Northern Lighthouse Board is looking for suppliers for construction work (UK-wide).
The estimated value is £550,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 months, up to 5 months with extensions, starting 5 November 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Friday 25 September 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Monday 5 October 2026
How bids are scored
Criterion 1 40% · Criterion 2 60%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 10 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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…Read the full description
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: nlb.delta-esourcing.com.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 25 September 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070043-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 084781-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
51Awards
31Suppliers it has used most for construction
- TRAC HLM Limited6 contracts
- Accted Limited3 contracts
- Dart Industrial Services Limited2 contracts
- Andrew Sinclair Ltd1 contract
- George Brown & Sons Engineers (Leith) Limited1 contract
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From notice 070043-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 July 2026, last updated 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.