Naval Architecture Services

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is procuring naval architecture services 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 UK registered with Leith as Port of Registry and Oban as primary operating port, but the design must allow operation from ports across the UK and Ireland and internationally. The appointed naval architect will produce a concept technical specification enabling shipbuilders to submit fixed-price tenders for detailed design and construction. The initial contract term is likely 5 years or until vessel delivery, with extension options for ongoing support. Responses are submitted via the NLB eSourcing portal. No estimated value or deadline is stated in the notice.

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Market context

Avg. open tender · Architecture & engineering services

€9,295,658

15,277 open across Europe right now 76% below sector average

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10 notices tracked · 2 awarded