NLV Pharos Dry Dock Services 2027

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. A full description of the requirements will be detailed within the tender documents available to download from https://www.delta-esourcing.com, once published.

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.

We are inviting expressions of interest from 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

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- 10th August 2026

Tender submission deadline - 8th September 2026

Tender Award - Estimated 22nd September 2026

A reminder that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Marine-construction-works./M83XK7BG44 To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M83XK7BG44