Repowering of MV Graemsay.

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The requirement relates to the inter-island ferry MV Graemsay owned by Orkney Islands Council and operated by Orkney Ferries Ltd. Built in 1996 then lengthened in 2009, the Vessel is 21.5 metres overall length and has a beam of 6.10 metres. The Vessel has an official number of 728892.The basic scope of the contract is to renew the main engines, gearboxes, controls and instruments propellers and shafts. In addition, the existing sea box coolers will be replaced with a new closed circuit cooling system. The existing tin engines are rated at 223Kw each and it is envisaged that the new power plant will develop an increase of between 15 % to 25 % of maximum power.It is anticipated that the Vessel will be released from service on 6.10.2014 for a period of no more than 6 weeks.NOTE: The authority is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be requiredTo access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 1777 within the appropriate area.If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel.