NLV Pharos Harbour Generator Overhaul
£85,000 — stated in the notice
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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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Mechanical-engineering-services./34J92VBGP2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/34J92VBGP2
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A full overhaul should avoid these periods
A full overhaul should avoid these periods..
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- Show at bidSite visit / supplier day“…dock period (Jan/Feb 2027). A mandatory site visit is being hosted at NLB Oban on 23 September 2026. For more…”
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