--- title: "Propulsion System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS" published: "2025-09-10" --- # Propulsion System Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169.json) ## Summary Scottish Canals, a Non-Departmental Public Body located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for replacing the diesel engine of a vessel at the Falkirk Wheel with an electric propulsion system. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, appropriate for goods within the CPV code 42111100. The process moved from tendering to contract award, with the contract being signed on 2nd September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £147,800 to Revolutionworks, covers the replacement and potentially the renewal or refurbishment of associated vessel elements, operating under defined contract terms until February 2026. This tender offers business growth opportunities, notably for SMEs with expertise in electric propulsion systems and maritime solutions, as it aligns with a shift to sustainable and eco-friendly operations. It also presents possibilities in vessel engineering and maintenance services. Engaging with Scottish Canals through contracts like this could facilitate small and medium-sized enterprises in expanding their portfolio within the public sector, particularly for companies capable of delivering innovative and environmentally friendly engineering solutions. ## Notice Replace diesel engine with an electric propulsion engine. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Establishing a contract for the replacement of the final class A engine vessel at the Falkirk Wheel with an electric solution Options: There is an option for the supplier to renew/refurbish the associated elements required to propel the boat linked to the engine. This will be on a quote basis with SC reserving the right not to exercise the options, or to bench mark the quote. Renewal: Initial period is the installation of the engine, followed by the warranty period and the option to include servicing for the life of the engine. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538885 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £147,800 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 9SP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Canal | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | REVOLUTIONWORKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42111100 - Outboard motors for marine propulsion ## Release History - 10 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538885 - 11 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534501 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=14 15th July 2025 - Additional information re existing engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=13 15th July 2025 - Additional information for existing engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=12 15th July 2025 - Relative to existing engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=11 15th July 2025 - Relative to existing engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=10 15th July 2025 - Relative to existing engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=9 15th July 2025 - Relative to existing engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=8 15th July 2025 - Relative to existing engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=7 15th July 2025 - Relative to existing engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=6 15th July 2025 - Drawing relative to engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=5 15th July 2025 - Drawings relative to the engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=4 15th July 2025 - These are the drawing relative to the engine - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=2 11th July 2025 - Schedule 2 template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=3 11th July 2025 - Annex C Technical Response template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534501&idx=1 11th July 2025 - Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534501 Propulsion System - Replace diesel engine with an electric propulsion engine. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538885 Propulsion System - Replace diesel engine with an electric propulsion engine. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804169 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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