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title: "Provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Shetland Islands Council (Utilities)"
published: "2026-09-10"
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# Provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services

Buyer: Shetland Islands Council (Utilities)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f6cd

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## Summary

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) is procuring marine electrical and mechanical engineering services for Sullom Voe Terminal, including the crude oil loading jetties, and for the Council’s ports, harbours, ferry terminals, vessels and wider marine infrastructure across the Shetland Islands. The work covers the repair and maintenance of electrical machinery, apparatus and related installations, as well as associated mechanical services. The contractor must operate safely in high-hazard environments and follow site-specific controls, including permit-to-work and access-control systems. The requirement includes a 24-hour, 365-day emergency call-out service. Services will be delivered in Shetland and elsewhere as required by the contracting authority, with particular relevance to suppliers serving marine, port, harbour, oil and gas environments.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure for a single-supplier framework agreement. Bids must be submitted electronically in English by 22 October 2026 at 12:00. The planned evaluation and public bid opening are scheduled for 22 October 2026 at 13:00. The initial contract period is 1,440 days, with options for up to four additional 12-month periods; the procurement is described as recurring over eight years. Award is based on 60% price and 40% quality, with variants not permitted. The framework is limited to one participant. Financial selection requirements include evidence supporting an annual contract value of at least £150,000, or qualifying turnover of at least £100,000, alongside specified insurance levels.

This opportunity suits an established marine engineering contractor able to combine electrical and mechanical expertise with practical experience in both oil and gas environments and harbour areas. Bidders must provide two case studies covering relevant work completed within the last five years. The successful supplier must maintain a round-the-clock, every-day emergency response service, with an electrical engineer able to attend site within two hours and act as isolating authority within the Sullom Voe Terminal permit system. The engineer must have suitable experience and knowledge to maintain the required systems. Businesses also need financial capacity and supporting evidence, including employers’ liability insurance of £10 million, public liability insurance of £5 million and professional indemnity insurance of £2 million.

## Notice

The scope of the procurement is the provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services at Sullom Voe Terminal, Shetland including the crude oil loading jetties, and across the Council's ports, harbours, ferry terminals, vessels and marine infrastructure. The successful Contractor must be capable of operating within high-hazard operational environments and complying with site-specific control measures, including permit-to-work and access control systems. A 24-hour, 365-day emergency call-out service is an essential requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of arrangement is a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services.

Renewal: Options for up to an additional four 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085876-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 8 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) |
| Locality | LERWICK |
| Postcode area | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2026 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085876-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825166
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=825166
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825166
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27103
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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