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Provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities)

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10 Sep 2026 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) is procuring marine electrical and mechanical engineering services for Sullom Voe Terminal, including the crude oil loading jetties, and for the Council’s ports, harbours, ferry terminals, vessels and wider marine infrastructure across the Shetland Islands. The work covers the repair and maintenance of electrical machinery, apparatus and related installations, as well as associated mechanical services. The contractor must operate safely in high-hazard environments and follow site-specific controls, including permit-to-work and access-control systems. The requirement includes a 24-hour, 365-day emergency call-out service. Services will be delivered in Shetland and elsewhere as required by the contracting authority, with particular relevance to suppliers serving marine, port, harbour, oil and gas environments.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure for a single-supplier framework agreement. Bids must be submitted electronically in English by 22 October 2026 at 12:00. The planned evaluation and public bid opening are scheduled for 22 October 2026 at 13:00. The initial contract period is 1,440 days, with options for up to four additional 12-month periods; the procurement is described as recurring over eight years. Award is based on 60% price and 40% quality, with variants not permitted. The framework is limited to one participant. Financial selection requirements include evidence supporting an annual contract value of at least £150,000, or qualifying turnover of at least £100,000, alongside specified insurance levels.

This opportunity suits an established marine engineering contractor able to combine electrical and mechanical expertise with practical experience in both oil and gas environments and harbour areas. Bidders must provide two case studies covering relevant work completed within the last five years. The successful supplier must maintain a round-the-clock, every-day emergency response service, with an electrical engineer able to attend site within two hours and act as isolating authority within the Sullom Voe Terminal permit system. The engineer must have suitable experience and knowledge to maintain the required systems. Businesses also need financial capacity and supporting evidence, including employers’ liability insurance of £10 million, public liability insurance of £5 million and professional indemnity insurance of £2 million.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services

Notice Description

The scope of the procurement is the provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services at Sullom Voe Terminal, Shetland including the crude oil loading jetties, and across the Council's ports, harbours, ferry terminals, vessels and marine infrastructure. The successful Contractor must be capable of operating within high-hazard operational environments and complying with site-specific control measures, including permit-to-work and access control systems. A 24-hour, 365-day emergency call-out service is an essential requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of arrangement is a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services.

Renewal: Options for up to an additional four 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f6cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085876-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
8 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council (Utilities)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
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

Further Information

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