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Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Thorsvoe

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 MV Thorsvoe, replacing obsolete Volvo TMD 71A engines. The requirement is for marine generator supply, with delivery to support fitting during the vessel’s next scheduled dry dock. Each replacement must have the same electrical output as the existing 112.5 kVA generators and must be approved by the relevant marine classification body. The purpose is to address the engines’ obsolescence, the reduced availability of spare parts and rising parts costs. The buyer is Orkney Islands Council, based in Kirkwall, and the generators are for use on the MV Thorsvoe in Orkney.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The requirement is a single lot for two generators, with no variants allowed. Bids were due by 12:00 on 3 December 2026; the scheduled opening was at 14:00 that day. The contract period runs from 19 December 2026 to 31 August 2027, by which date the generators must be supplied. The estimated procurement value is £120,000. Award evaluation details are not stated in the tender information provided. Bidders are subject to suitability, economic and technical selection checks, with the relevant criteria to be set out in the Scottish Procurement Document module. Bids must be in English and remain valid for 90 days.

This opportunity is best suited to suppliers able to source and deliver marine generators that match the vessel’s existing electrical output and obtain the required class approval. Suppliers will need the technical capability to identify suitable replacement units for the specified Volvo engine-generator arrangement, and the supply-chain capacity to provide two units in time for the vessel’s planned dry dock. Experience supplying marine propulsion or auxiliary power equipment, and working with classification requirements, would be directly relevant. The selection process also assesses suitability, financial standing and technical ability, so bidders should be prepared to demonstrate that their business can meet the requirement and deliver reliably. The single-lot structure makes this a supply opportunity for firms able to provide the pair as one package.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Thorsvoe

Notice Description

To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the MV Thorsvoe. 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 31 August 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock

Lot Information

Lot 1

To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the MV Thorsvoe. 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 31 August 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846405
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV567840
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
£120,000 £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 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 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=NOV567840
    Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Thorsvoe - To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the MV Thorsvoe. 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 31 August 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock

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