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Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:48

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate, procured vessel repair and maintenance services for the marine research vessel MRV Scotia. The requirement covered major overhauls of three flexible generator couplings while the vessel was in port, including onboard servicing by a qualified service engineer, possible replacement and installation of coupling elements and links, commissioning, and alignment checks before and after installation. The contractor is responsible for supplying replacement components to the current equipment specification, with all components type-approved by Lloyd’s Register. The work is vessel-based in Aberdeen and relates to generator units, turbogenerator equipment, shaft couplings and associated marine machinery. This is a specialist marine engineering and rotating-equipment maintenance requirement rather than general vessel servicing.

The procurement was completed through an open procedure. The award decision was made on 14 January 2026, and the contract was signed on 22 June 2026. One supplier, Quartzelec, was awarded the contract, which is active and has a value of £83,824. The contract period runs from 2 March 2026 to 30 September 2026. Bids were evaluated on quality and price: delivery of requirements carried 40%, staff competence, knowledge and experience 30%, contract management 15%, corporate and social responsibilities 10%, Fair Work First 5%, and price 30%. Three bids were received, all electronically. The procurement was for one lot and did not allow variants or renewal. It required English-language submissions and electronic ordering and payment.

This requirement demonstrates demand from the Marine Directorate for suppliers able to service generator couplings on a research vessel in port, provide qualified engineers and suitable technical facilities, and supply compatible replacement components. Credible competitors would need demonstrable marine or comparable rotating-equipment experience, including three relevant examples from the previous five years, suitably qualified named staff, appropriate tools, plant and technical equipment, and the capacity to undertake installation, commissioning and alignment verification. Components must meet current equipment specifications and obtain Lloyd’s Register type approval. Suppliers would also need a documented quality-management system or UKAS-equivalent ISO 9001 certification, environmental management measures and a clear approach to subcontracting. Financial standing requirements included specific turnover, insurance, liquidity and profitability tests, making this suited to established specialist engineering businesses or capable supply teams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders for the servicing of three generator couplings on the marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Three flexible couplings are at an age where they require a major overhaul. The Scottish Ministers wishes to engage a contractor for the servicing including potential replacement, installation and commissioning of parts on MRV Scotia whilst in port. The contractor will be required to undertake onboard servicing by providing a qualified service engineer to attend MRV Scotia to carry out the coupling service in accordance with the manufacturer's procedures. The contractor will be responsible for providing replacement parts such as new coupling elements and coupling links in accordance with the current equipment specifications. All supplied components must be type approved by Lloyd's Register. The contractor must carry out alignment checks both prior to and following the installation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070260-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31122000 - Generator units

31128000 - Turbogenerator

42141700 - Shaft couplings

44167100 - Couplings

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,824 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Quartzelec

Further Information

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