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10 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate, has announced a tender for the supply of alternator bearings and associated components for the MPV Jura's main alternators. This public procurement process falls under the "General public services" category and is classified under the CPV codes 31130000 and 34930000. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, and is currently at the tender stage. The contract is valued at £55,000 GBP, with submissions to be made electronically by 10th August 2026, at 12:00 PM. Delivery of goods is to be directed to the Marine Directorate Deliveries in Aberdeen with a contract period starting on 1st October 2026 and concluding on 19th February 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying journal bearings and alternator components. Suitable candidates to compete in this tender include businesses with demonstrated experience in delivering similar goods, as well as meeting the financial criteria of having a minimum yearly turnover of £100,000 in the past two years. Additionally, businesses adept in technical resource management, environmental planning, and possessing strong supply chain capabilities are well-positioned for this opportunity. Given the requirement for reliable operation and risk mitigation for the equipment, companies with advanced technical facilities and quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 certification, may have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Supply of Alternator Bearings for MPV Jura

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the supply of a bearing and associated components for the Plummer block (split housing) journal bearing components associated with the MPV Jura's main alternators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the supply of a bearing and associated components for the Plummer block (split housing) journal bearing components associated with the MPV Jura's main alternators. The existing bearing arrangement has experienced. Replacement bearing shells and associated components are required to restore reliable operation and mitigate future failure risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837193
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559951
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 19 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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