Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia
A Tender Notice
by SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 7 month
- Value
- 70K
- Sector
- TRANSPORT
- Published
- 01 Dec 2025
- Delivery
- 02 Mar 2026 to 30 Sep 2026
- Deadline
- 14 Jan 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
Vessel based in Aberdeen
2 buyers
- Scottish Government Aberdeen
Description
The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders for the servicing of three generator couplings on the marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia.
Total Quantity or Scope
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.
Award Criteria
| Delivery of Requirements | 40.0 |
| Staff Competence, Knowledge & Experience | 30.0 |
| Contract Management | 15.0 |
| Corporate & Social Responsibilities | 10.0 |
| Fair Work First | 5.0 |
| PRICE | 30.0 |
CPV Codes
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 31120000 - Generators
- 31122000 - Generator units
- 31128000 - Turbogenerator
- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 42141700 - Shaft couplings
- 44167100 - Couplings
Indicators
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are not available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
SPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Question scoring methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender. 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=817233. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:817233) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=817233
Reference
- FTS 078548-2025