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NLV Pharos Harbour Generator Overhaul

Northern Lighthouse Board · Central government

In brief

Northern Lighthouse Board is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (Scotland).

The estimated value is £85,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 26 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 2pm, Monday 5 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
2pm, Tuesday 22 September 2026
Bids by
2pm, 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 Pharos Harbour Generator is used when the vessel is harbour when no crane operations are ongoing, this is predominately during the evenings and sometimes during day operations. There has been significant periods where the generator has not been available due to breakdown, or other technical issues. A full overhaul should avoid these periods.. The overhaul to take place within the drydock period (Jan/Feb 2027). A mandatory site visit is being hosted at NLB Oban on 23 September 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Mechanical-engineering-services./34J92VBGP2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/34J92VBGP2

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: nlb.delta-esourcing.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 2pm, Tuesday 22 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 087882-2026

About the buyer

Northern Lighthouse BoardLast 12 months

Procurements

51

Awards

31

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From notice 087882-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.