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Vessel Crane Maintenance for MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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29 Sep 2025 at 09:39

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ministers, through their Marine Directorate, have completed the procurement process for the maintenance and servicing of cranes on the MRV Scotia, a survey vessel used in scientific operations around and beyond Scotland. This procurement, classified under CPV code 50241100 (Vessel repair services), was conducted via an open procedure, and covered by the GPA. The tender process concluded with an award on 29th September 2025 to Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd, based in Aberdeen. The contract was signed on 23rd September 2025 with a final value of £214,586.35. The MRV Scotia operates out of Aberdeen harbour or a refit yard which was determined through a public tender process.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in marine and hydraulic engineering services. Businesses with a strong track record in maintaining marine equipment and those with a presence in the UK, specifically the region of Aberdeen, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The emphasis in awarding the contract was on quality criteria such as delivery of requirements and staff competence, alongside price, making it a favourable opportunity for firms that can demonstrate high standards and comprehensive understanding of the technical requirements involved. Suppliers are advised to have a robust quality management system and financial stability to meet the turnover and insurance requirements specified.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vessel Crane Maintenance for MRV Scotia

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of all cranes on board MRV Scotia.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of all cranes on board MRV Scotia. The Scottish Ministers own and operate the survey vessel MRV Scotia that operates in the waters around and beyond Scotland. To carry out scientific operations that MRV Scotia undertakes, the five crane package provided by ABAS (Aukra industrier AS - Norway) was installed and requires regular maintenance and testing.

Renewal: 12 months extension available to 30 April 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060363-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,586 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
November 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

Further Information

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