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Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Hoy Head

Orkney Islands Council(buyer)

Published
Published 2 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 3 December 2026 (21 days left)
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Overview

Orkney Islands Council is seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of two replacement generators for the vessel MV Hoy Head, valued at an estimated £150,000. The class-approved units must match the electrical output of the obsolete 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators and be delivered by 28 February 2027 for fitting during scheduled drydock. The tender is currently open for submissions until 3 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£150,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Published
2 November 2026
Deadline
3 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Engines and engine partsEnginesParts of pumps, compressors, engines or motorsParts of engines or motorsRepair and maintenance services of shipsFerry repair servicesReconditioning services of ships or boatsUpgrading services of ships

Competition

Expected competition

2

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 37% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

£150,000

Median of 5,058 awards in the last 24 months

Orkney Islands Council in the last 12 months

27

contracts awarded, worth £20,643,326 in total

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Notice history

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