--- title: "Manufacture and Installation of Thrust Bearings for MRV Scotia" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000701936" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701936" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701936.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701936.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-08-01" --- # Manufacture and Installation of Thrust Bearings for MRV Scotia Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000701936 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701936) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701936.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the manufacture and installation of thrust bearings for the MRV Scotia, a contract with a value of £47,399.58. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, which allowed for wide participation. The contract was signed on 24th March 2022, and the work was to be carried out in Aberdeen Harbour. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly targeting the general public services industry. Notably, Michell Bearings was the awarded supplier for this contract. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine services and engineering, especially those with experience in manufacturing and installation of marine components. Companies that specialise in mechanical engineering and have capabilities to deliver services in marine environments will find this tender particularly relevant. The involvement of specialised service engineers indicates that firms with technical expertise in thrust bearing systems should consider pursuing similar future contracts to foster growth in this sector. ## Notice Marine Scotland invites bids for the manufacture and installation of thrust bearings on board MRV Scotia. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Attendance of two Bearings Service Engineers on MRV Scotia alongside in Aberdeen Harbour. The purpose of the visit is to prepare and assemble Thrust Block in accordance with Mitchell Bearings DRG. 70651 and Operation and Maintenance Instructions ref. OMI1410. i) Hand-dressing of Thrust Shaft Journal Diameter to a condition which is acceptable for operation. ii) Hand-dressing of Forward & Aft Thrust Collar Faces to a condition which is acceptable for operation. (Compressed air required). iii) Modification of the grease inlet at forward & aft ends of the casing top to faciitate the axial re-positioning of the oil seals away from the worn areas of the shaft. iv) Thorough preparation and cleaning of the bearing casing to the required standard. v) Re-assembly of the thrust block using newly refurbished components. vi) Measure and record end bore/shaft alignment. - Vessel afloat. vii) Carry out and record journal load reaction measurements (min. single point load) - Vessel afloat. viii) Install spare oil seals, spacer ring and recessed seal retaining plates. ix) Attendance of one Bearings Service Engineers to support sea trial on MRV Scotia from Aberdeen Harbour. Attendance dates to be confirmed. The purpose of the visit is to monitor the overhauled Thrust Block during a short sea trial (one day). It would be anticipated that the bearing will operate until normal bearing temperature is reached and maintains this level for a sustained period of time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455173 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £47,399 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 3DG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MICHELL BEARINGS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241100 - Vessel repair services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455173 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455173 Manufacture and Installation of Thrust Bearings for MRV Scotia - Marine Scotland invites bids for the manufacture and installation of thrust bearings on board MRV Scotia. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701936 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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