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Award

27 May 2025 at 11:26

Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council was involved in a procurement process titled "Supply of 2 (two) Engine Room Propulsion Engines MV Geira", focused on the ferry boats industry category. The procurement process, which has now reached the awarding stage, saw the successful selection of HNP Engineers (Lerwick) Ltd as the supplier. This process involved an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The delivery location is specified as Sella Ness, Shetland. The contract, valued at £190,524, was formally awarded on 27th May 2025, with quality and price being key award criteria at 80% and 20%, respectively.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in the supply and maintenance of maritime propulsion systems. The contract for supplying propulsion engines for MV Geira presents a lucrative opportunity for firms specialising in engine manufacturing and supply to expand operations in the Shetland region. Companies with experience in fulfilling similar contracts are well-suited to compete, as evidenced by the successful bid from HNP Engineers (Lerwick) Ltd, a local SME. The process highlights the importance of both technical competencies and competitive pricing in achieving a successful bid. Businesses interested in similar projects should ensure robust financial health and supply chain capabilities to meet such demanding project requirements.

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Notice Title

Supply of 2 (two) Engine Room Propulsion Engines MV Geira

Notice Description

The type of contract awarded is a Contract for the Supply of Equipment. The contract is for the Supply of 2 (two) Engine Room Propulsion Engines for MV Geira.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is a Supply contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027653-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34310000 - Engines and engine parts

34311000 - Engines

34312000 - Engine parts

34512100 - Ferry boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,524 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HNP Engineers (Lerwick) Ltd

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