Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

Published: Jul 24, 2026

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Quartzelec — £83,824

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering sector, with a focus on Rehabilitation, Electrical Engineering and Construction. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the architecture and engineering sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 24, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 070260-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Government

Scottish Government has issued 760 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 93 currently open and 303 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

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Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Quartzelec. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Scottish Government in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Quartzelec was awarded the contract for £83,824. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 070260-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.