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title: "Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Thorsvoe"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846405"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Orkney Islands Council"
published: "2026-11-02"
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# Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Thorsvoe

Buyer: Orkney Islands Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846405

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is buying two replacement generators for the MV Thorsvoe, replacing obsolete Volvo TMD 71A engines. The requirement is for marine generator supply, with delivery to support fitting during the vessel’s next scheduled dry dock. Each replacement must have the same electrical output as the existing 112.5 kVA generators and must be approved by the relevant marine classification body. The purpose is to address the engines’ obsolescence, the reduced availability of spare parts and rising parts costs. The buyer is Orkney Islands Council, based in Kirkwall, and the generators are for use on the MV Thorsvoe in Orkney.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The requirement is a single lot for two generators, with no variants allowed. Bids were due by 12:00 on 3 December 2026; the scheduled opening was at 14:00 that day. The contract period runs from 19 December 2026 to 31 August 2027, by which date the generators must be supplied. The estimated procurement value is £120,000. Award evaluation details are not stated in the tender information provided. Bidders are subject to suitability, economic and technical selection checks, with the relevant criteria to be set out in the Scottish Procurement Document module. Bids must be in English and remain valid for 90 days.

This opportunity is best suited to suppliers able to source and deliver marine generators that match the vessel’s existing electrical output and obtain the required class approval. Suppliers will need the technical capability to identify suitable replacement units for the specified Volvo engine-generator arrangement, and the supply-chain capacity to provide two units in time for the vessel’s planned dry dock. Experience supplying marine propulsion or auxiliary power equipment, and working with classification requirements, would be directly relevant. The selection process also assesses suitability, financial standing and technical ability, so bidders should be prepared to demonstrate that their business can meet the requirement and deliver reliably. The single-lot structure makes this a supply opportunity for firms able to provide the pair as one package.

## Notice

To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the MV Thorsvoe. 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 31 August 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the MV Thorsvoe. 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 31 August 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=NOV567840 |
| 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 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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=NOV567840

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV567840
  Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Thorsvoe - To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the MV Thorsvoe. 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 31 August 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-r6ebe6-0000846405
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=846405
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846405
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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