Award

Propulsion System

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals, a Non-Departmental Public Body located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for replacing the diesel engine of a vessel at the Falkirk Wheel with an electric propulsion system. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, appropriate for goods within the CPV code 42111100. The process moved from tendering to contract award, with the contract being signed on 2nd September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £147,800 to Revolutionworks, covers the replacement and potentially the renewal or refurbishment of associated vessel elements, operating under defined contract terms until February 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, notably for SMEs with expertise in electric propulsion systems and maritime solutions, as it aligns with a shift to sustainable and eco-friendly operations. It also presents possibilities in vessel engineering and maintenance services. Engaging with Scottish Canals through contracts like this could facilitate small and medium-sized enterprises in expanding their portfolio within the public sector, particularly for companies capable of delivering innovative and environmentally friendly engineering solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Propulsion System

Notice Description

Replace diesel engine with an electric propulsion engine.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Establishing a contract for the replacement of the final class A engine vessel at the Falkirk Wheel with an electric solution

Options: There is an option for the supplier to renew/refurbish the associated elements required to propel the boat linked to the engine. This will be on a quote basis with SC reserving the right not to exercise the options, or to bench mark the quote.

Renewal: Initial period is the installation of the engine, followed by the warranty period and the option to include servicing for the life of the engine.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538885
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42111100 - Outboard motors for marine propulsion

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Elaine Robertson, Paul Brady
Contact Email
elaine.robertson@scottishcanals.co.uk, paul.brady@scottishcanals.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413326936

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REVOLUTIONWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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