Estimated Value
Up to £550,000
Deadline
5 October 2026
Published
8 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
Submission
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.
Additional details
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/viewL... 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.
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
TRAC HLM Limited
£728,590
total awarded
- 2
Accted Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 23 Jun 2026ends 21 Mar 2027£409,373
total awarded
- 3
Dart Industrial Services Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 3 Jun 2026ends 28 Mar 2027£103,454
total awarded
- 4
Mrs J C Altham & Sons (Lancaster) Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 11 Sept 2025ends 12 Aug 2025£213,632
total awarded
- 5
Accted Engineering
2 contracts wonlatest 5 Sept 2025ends 1 Feb 2027£600,000
total awarded
TRAC HLM Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Northern Lighthouse BoardKey Dates
Published
8 September 2026
Submission deadline
5 October 2026
Notice type
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