Award

Maintenance of Engines, Propulsion Systems and Associated Equipment for Marine Vessels

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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AwardUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 09:41

Award

13 Sep 2024 at 13:48

Tender

13 Feb 2023 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract under an open procedure for the "Maintenance of Engines, Propulsion Systems and Associated Equipment for Marine Vessels," reflecting services related to vessel repair under CPV classification 50240000. The contract, active since 17 March 2026, spans until 31 July 2029, covering vessels stationed along the Scottish coastline in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. The procurement process has proceeded to the award stage, with Wartsila UK Ltd as the chosen supplier. Originally initiated as a tender on 13 February 2023, the process aligns with legal standards under directive 32014L0024 and follows open procurement methods to ensure transparency and competitiveness.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies experienced in marine services, particularly in spare parts provision and logistical maintenance. Businesses with robust technical capabilities and those able to meet stringent technical and economic criteria are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. As this contract requires regular engagement with marine vessels, companies with established operations around the Scottish coast will benefit. The project's scope, necessitating the fitting of replacement parts and breakdown attendance, suits businesses that can leverage skilled personnel and efficient project management to fulfil the contract's demands, making it a lucrative opportunity for expanding service offerings in the marine sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Engines, Propulsion Systems and Associated Equipment for Marine Vessels

Notice Description

1.1 The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide maintenance for engines, propulsion system and associated equipment for four of these vessels including the supply of all spare parts required for scheduled maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will cover the following areas:- a)the provision of spare parts and fitting of these spare parts upon the four vessels during their refit period. b)the attendance to the vessel to deal with any breakdown issues involving the fitting of replacement parts.

Renewal: Option of one year extension allowed for from 25 April 2027 to 24 April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a558
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024386-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

51145000 - Installation services of marine engines

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,839,128 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Contract will be re-advertised in December 2027.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARTSILA

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