Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be5-2303-73ad-86a2-b0b66be2376d/nlv-pharos-dry-dock-services-2027 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027 [Northern Lighthouse Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-lighthouse-board) Estimated value £550,000 Published 8 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 5 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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, [nlb.delta-esourcing.com](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. Read full description ## CPV classification Marine construction works Dry-docking services Vessel laying-up services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bc-2026-09-08T11:23:32+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bc-2026-09-08T11:23:32+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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