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Could you provide Dry Dock Facilities for the Northern Lighthouse Board?

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) have published a PME notice for Dry Dock Facilities for NLV Pharos to carry out 20 year Special survey works.

A PME (Preliminary Market Engagement) notice is a pre-procurement notice to invite suppliers to participate in market engagement activities before a formal tender process begins.

NLB’s requirement 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.

Please note that NLB do not use Public Contracts Scotland to publish details of their opportunities and to read more details, please click here:
Please note your interest by in this PME by email at procurement@nlb.org.uk before the

Engagement deadline of 05/08/2026