Naval Architecture Services

Northern Lighthouse Board

Published: Sep 7, 2026

Updated: Sep 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Architectural Design, Maritime and Freight. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.9 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

NLB requires a Naval Architect to develop the concept design of a new SOLAS Class VII civil helicopter support and aids to navigation service (cargo) vessel. The vessel will be registered in the UK, with its chosen Port of Registry as Leith, but with Oban serving as its primary operating port. However, the design shall enable operation from a range of ports throughout the UK and Ireland and shall not restrict international operations. The vessel shall be designed and certificated accordingly to permit such operations. The appointed Naval Architect shall develop a concept technical specification to a level of maturity that enables prospective shipbuilders to submit fixed-price tenders for the detailed design and construction of the vessel. The initial contract term will likely be 5 years, or until vessel delivery. The contract will have extension options to provision ongoing support to the vessel replacement programme as required by NLB.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 084623-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Northern Lighthouse Board

Northern Lighthouse Board has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 084623-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Northern Lighthouse Board in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,900,000 - £1,900,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.