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Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Hoy Head

Orkney Islands Council

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02 Nov 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is buying two replacement generators for the vessel MV Hoy Head. The existing 112.5 kVA Volvo TMD 71A generators are obsolete, with spare parts becoming less available and more costly. The replacements must have the same electrical output and be class approved. The purchase is for supply and delivery; installation is not included in the stated requirement. Delivery is to Orkney, for fitting during the vessel’s next scheduled drydock. This is a marine generator supply requirement, suited to manufacturers, marine equipment suppliers and distributors able to provide compliant generating equipment and arrange delivery to the island. The procurement is a single requirement for both generators, rather than separate lots.

The Council invited offers through an open procedure, and the process reached the tender stage. The estimated value is £150,000. Bids were due by 12 noon on 3 December 2026; bid opening was scheduled for 2pm that day. The evaluation period was due to start at 2pm on 3 December 2026. The contract period runs from 19 December 2026 to 28 February 2027, with the generators required by 28 February to fit the vessel’s drydock schedule. The procurement is one lot, and alternative bids are not allowed. The tender calls for suitability, economic and technical selection criteria, with the detailed criteria set out in the SPD Scotland module. Bids must remain valid for 90 days and be submitted electronically in English.

This opportunity suits suppliers with access to marine-grade generating equipment and the technical ability to match the existing electrical output while meeting class-approval requirements. Businesses able to source replacements for obsolete Volvo TMD 71A units, or provide technically equivalent generators, may be well placed, provided the offered equipment satisfies the required output and approval conditions. The supply is for two generators for a vessel, so relevant experience with marine power systems, vessel equipment or comparable generator replacements would be commercially relevant. Suppliers also need to manage delivery to Orkney within the contract period and coordinate supply with a planned drydock installation. The scope is a defined equipment purchase rather than a wider maintenance or installation contract; firms focused on generator supply and marine logistics are the closest fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Hoy Head

Notice Description

To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the Hoy Head. This is due to the engines now being obsolete, reduced availability of spare parts and increased costs. New generators will require to be class approved and of the same electrical output. The generators must be supplied by 28 February 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock

Lot Information

Lot 1

To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the Hoy Head. This is due to the engines now being obsolete, reduced availability of spare parts and increased costs. New generators will require to be class approved and of the same electrical output. The generators must be supplied by 28 February 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV567826
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34310000 - Engines and engine parts

34311000 - Engines

42124000 - Parts of pumps, compressors, engines or motors

42124100 - Parts of engines or motors

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

50241200 - Ferry repair services

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV567826
    Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Hoy Head - To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the Hoy Head. This is due to the engines now being obsolete, reduced availability of spare parts and increased costs. New generators will require to be class approved and of the same electrical output. The generators must be supplied by 28 February 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock

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