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Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, UKM, AB11 9DB

Contact Name: Bob McLeod

Contact Email: bob.mcleod@gov.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1312442500

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
70000.0 GBP
Published
01 Dec 2025, 00:00
Deadline
14 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
31120000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders for the servicing of three generator couplings on the marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544627

Link Title: Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia

Link Description: The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders for the servicing of three generator couplings on the marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia.

Lots

Lot Description: Three flexible couplings are at an age where they require a major overhaul. The Scottish Ministers wishes to engage a contractor for the servicing including potential replacement, installation and commissioning of parts on MRV Scotia whilst in port. The contractor will be required to undertake onboard servicing by providing a qualified service engineer to attend MRV Scotia to carry out the coupling service in accordance with the manufacturer's procedures. The contractor will be responsible for providing replacement parts such as new coupling elements and coupling links in accordance with the current equipment specifications. All supplied components must be type approved by Lloyd’s Register. The contractor must carry out alignment checks both prior to and following the installation.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery of Requirements

Documents

Document Title: Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia

Document Description: The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders for the servicing of three generator couplings on the marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia.

Document Title: Invitation to Tender

Document Title: Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Services

Document Title: As requested.

Document Title: In PDF format

Document Title: PDF version of manual and drawing of Coupling

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