--- title: "Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Hoy Head" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Orkney Islands Council" published: "2026-11-02" --- # Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Hoy Head Buyer: Orkney Islands Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council is buying two replacement generators for the vessel MV Hoy Head. The existing 112.5 kVA Volvo TMD 71A generators are obsolete, with spare parts becoming less available and more costly. The replacements must have the same electrical output and be class approved. The purchase is for supply and delivery; installation is not included in the stated requirement. Delivery is to Orkney, for fitting during the vessel’s next scheduled drydock. This is a marine generator supply requirement, suited to manufacturers, marine equipment suppliers and distributors able to provide compliant generating equipment and arrange delivery to the island. The procurement is a single requirement for both generators, rather than separate lots. The Council invited offers through an open procedure, and the process reached the tender stage. The estimated value is £150,000. Bids were due by 12 noon on 3 December 2026; bid opening was scheduled for 2pm that day. The evaluation period was due to start at 2pm on 3 December 2026. The contract period runs from 19 December 2026 to 28 February 2027, with the generators required by 28 February to fit the vessel’s drydock schedule. The procurement is one lot, and alternative bids are not allowed. The tender calls for suitability, economic and technical selection criteria, with the detailed criteria set out in the SPD Scotland module. Bids must remain valid for 90 days and be submitted electronically in English. This opportunity suits suppliers with access to marine-grade generating equipment and the technical ability to match the existing electrical output while meeting class-approval requirements. Businesses able to source replacements for obsolete Volvo TMD 71A units, or provide technically equivalent generators, may be well placed, provided the offered equipment satisfies the required output and approval conditions. The supply is for two generators for a vessel, so relevant experience with marine power systems, vessel equipment or comparable generator replacements would be commercially relevant. Suppliers also need to manage delivery to Orkney within the contract period and coordinate supply with a planned drydock installation. The scope is a defined equipment purchase rather than a wider maintenance or installation contract; firms focused on generator supply and marine logistics are the closest fit. ## Notice To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the Hoy Head. 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 28 February 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock ### Lot Information Lot 1 To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the Hoy Head. 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 28 February 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV567826 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 42 - Industrial machinery - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### 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 ## Release History - 2 Nov 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV567826 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV567826 Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Hoy Head - To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the Hoy Head. 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 28 February 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock ## Notice URLs - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846395 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=846395 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846395 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court ## 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-r6ebe6-0000846395. 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