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Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate, procured specialist marine engineering services for the MRV Scotia, a marine research vessel based in Aberdeen. The requirement covered a major overhaul of three ageing flexible generator couplings, including onboard servicing while the vessel was in port, potential replacement and installation of components, commissioning and alignment checks before and after installation. The appointed contractor was also responsible for supplying replacement coupling elements and coupling links to current equipment specifications. All supplied components had to be type approved by Lloyd’s Register. This is a technical maintenance and repair service for shipboard power-generation equipment, involving qualified engineering attendance and work carried out on the vessel.

This procurement has been awarded following a completed open procedure. There was one lot, evaluated on delivery of requirements and price, with stated criteria scores of 40 and 30 respectively. Three electronic bids were received, including two from SMEs. Quartzelec was awarded the contract on 14 January 2026, with a contract value of £83,824. The contract was signed on 22 June 2026 and is active. The contract period runs from 2 March 2026 to 30 September 2026. Bidders needed a specific annual turnover of at least £130,000 in each of the previous two years, appropriate insurance, a current ratio above 0.8 and positive net profit. The process required English-language submissions and a 180-day bid validity period.

This requirement is relevant to marine engineering contractors experienced in servicing generator couplings, rotating equipment or comparable shipboard machinery. Credible suppliers need qualified service engineers able to work onboard in port, follow manufacturers’ procedures, perform installation, commissioning and precision alignment checks, and supply compliant replacement components. Equipment and parts knowledge is important, including the ability to provide components approved by Lloyd’s Register. The buyer’s requirements favour businesses able to demonstrate three relevant examples from the previous five years, suitable technicians, staffing resources, facilities, tools, plant and technical equipment. Suppliers also need documented environmental management measures, clear subcontracting arrangements and robust quality management, including UKAS-accredited ISO 9001 certification or an equivalent documented, senior-authorised quality system.

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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-r6ebe6-0000817233
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560876
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Quartzelec

Further Information

Notice Documents

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