Servicing of Generator Couplings for MRV Scotia

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.

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.