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# NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nlv-pharos-dry-dock-services-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Northern Lighthouse Board: "NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027". Published status: active. Published Value: £550,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: nlb.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board-gov-pb463)
- **Published Value:** £550,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 5 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Dry-docking services, Marine construction works, Vessel laying-up services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nlv-pharos-dry-dock-services-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bc`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nlv-pharos-dry-dock-services-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nlb.delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnlb.delta-esourcing.com%2Fdelta%2Fbuyers%2Fselect%2FviewListStatus.html%3Fid%3D1050884359)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nlv-pharos-dry-dock-services-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bc#participate

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45244000, 50246100, 63726500
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £550,000

- **Contract Period:** 05/11/2026 to 01/03/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F084781-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-08T10:23:32.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T14:39:25.146Z
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