--- title: "Provision of Additional Bow Thruster MV Varagen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-19" --- # Provision of Additional Bow Thruster MV Varagen Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council has launched a procurement process seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Additional Bow Thruster MV Varagen." This initiative, classified within the services industry category, aims to enhance vessel redundancy and manoeuvrability by equipping the MV Varagen with an additional bow thruster powered by the port main engine. The procurement method is an open procedure, with submissions being accepted electronically via the specified facility. The contract involves designing, supplying, and installing approved equipment, following Lloyds Register procedures, with commissioning expected to start on 1st October 2026 and conclude by 28th November 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 23rd March 2026 at noon, after which the award period will commence the same day at 2 PM. This tender invites opportunities for businesses specialised in marine engineering and equipment supply to participate in enhancing maritime operations. Companies experienced in vessel design, system installation, and working within stringent approval standards such as those dictated by Lloyds Register stand to benefit. Additionally, firms capable of delivering quality solutions in adverse weather environments will find this project aligns well with their expertise. Businesses providing electronic submission services can also engage in the process within the stipulated guidelines to ensure seamless compliance and contribution to improving maritime safety and efficiency. ## Notice The current MV Varagen bow thruster is powered solely by the starboard main engine. Consequently, the loss of this engine during maneuvering leaves the vessel with only the port main engine and no thruster capability. The proposal is to power a second bow thruster from the port main engine to increase redundancy and improve maneuverability in adverse weather conditions. The contract will require the supplier to design and submit proposals to Lloyds Register (LR) for approval with assistance from owner. Supply the required approved equipment and install following LR procedures. The additional bow thruster will then be commissioned. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The current MV Varagen bow thruster is powered solely by the starboard main engine. Consequently, the loss of this engine during maneuvering leaves the vessel with only the port main engine and no thruster capability. The proposal is to power a second bow thruster from the port main engine to increase redundancy and improve maneuverability in adverse weather conditions. The contract will require the supplier to design and submit proposals to Lloyds Register (LR) for approval with assistance from owner. Supply the required approved equipment and install following LR procedures. The additional bow thruster will then be commissioned. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549980 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 19 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £270,000 | | 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241200 - Ferry repair services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549980 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549980 Provision of Additional Bow Thruster MV Varagen - The current MV Varagen bow thruster is powered solely by the starboard main engine. Consequently, the loss of this engine during maneuvering leaves the vessel with only the port main engine and no thruster capability. The proposal is to power a second bow thruster from the port main engine to increase redundancy and improve maneuverability in adverse weather conditions. The contract will require the supplier to design and submit proposals to Lloyds Register (LR) for approval with assistance from owner. Supply the required approved equipment and install following LR procedures. The additional bow thruster will then be commissioned. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823430 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823430 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823430.json.