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Published 16 Sept 2026, 15:26 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NLV Pharos Harbour Generator Overhaul

Official notice

Authority: Northern Lighthouse Board (Central government)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£85,000£102,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 5 Oct 2026
Contract term 4 moends 1 Mar 2027 · starts 26 Oct 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Pharos Harbour Generator is used when the vessel is harbour when no crane operations are ongoing, this is predominately during the evenings and sometimes during day operations. There has been significant periods where the generator has not been available due to breakdown, or other technical issues. A full overhaul should avoid these periods.. The overhaul to take place within the drydock period (Jan/Feb 2027). A mandatory site visit is being hosted at NLB Oban on 23 September 2026.

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CPV: Mechanical engineering services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 4 moSMEVCSEPublished value£85,000
Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 (4 mo)Value: £85,000 exc. VAT · £102,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: ScotlandEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Criterion 2: 60%
  • Criterion 1: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Criterion 1
  • Criterion 2
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
16 Sept 2026, 15:26 BST
Last source update
16 Sept 2026, 15:26 BST
Authority reference
TPHA/HBRG/2706
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-087882
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Mechanical engineering services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0773b1 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
5 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
22 Sept 2026, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

16 Sept 2026 → 26 Oct 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published41 days ago
    16 Sept 2026, 15:26 BST
  2. Clarification questions by35 days ago
    22 Sept 2026, 14:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline22 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
  4. Contract starts47h ago
    26 Oct 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    16 Sept 2026, 15:26 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Lighthouse Board

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PMGV-7529-QWXG 84 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 3DAContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender