This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 14:21

Tender

02 May 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract for supplying "Spare Parts for Bow and Stern Thrusters for MPV Hirta" managed by the Scottish Government. This procurement falls under the goods category related to marine equipment. The contract process utilizes an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions for delivery to Aberdeen before subsequent transport to the vessel. The process, initially a tender with an end date of 2nd June 2025, has reached the award stage as of 17th September 2025. A value of £122,497.61 was awarded for the fulfillment of this contract to UK Docks Marine Services Limited, indicating a competitive conclusion to the tender.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in marine equipment supply to demonstrate their capabilities in a government contract setting. Companies with expertise in marine equipment or those providing related spare parts and maintenance services would effectively meet the contract requirements. The procurement process, with its emphasis on quality criteria such as delivery, key staff, and contract management, invites businesses capable of providing high-quality service and products while supporting potential suppliers' commitment to fair work, corporate responsibilities, and social considerations. Small and medium enterprises, in particular, may benefit from participating due to the award to an SME, demonstrating the competitive advantage smaller companies can possess in this field.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Spare Parts for Bow and Stern Thrusters for MPV Hirta

Notice Description

Routine maintenance is required to be carried out on the equipment and machinery onboard to ensure vessels reliability and safety. Components require replacement at regular intervals. The Scottish Ministers wishes to order appropriate spare parts so that it can overhaul the thrusters of the MPV Hirta during its next refit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Routine maintenance is required to be carried out on the equipment and machinery onboard to ensure vessels reliability and safety. Components require replacement at regular intervals. The Scottish Ministers wishes to order appropriate spare parts so that it can overhaul the thrusters of the MPV Hirta during its next refit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057367-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

34311000 - Engines

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,497 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK Docks Marine Services Limited

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