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Refit of MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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03 Apr 2026 at 09:01

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15 Dec 2025 at 11:47

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03 Dec 2025 at 10:44

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07 Nov 2025 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate in Aberdeen, invited tenders for the refitting of the vessel MRV Scotia. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically vessel repair services. The process was initiated using an open procedure method and was covered by the GPA agreement. The procurement stage reached completion as of April 2026, with Dales Marine Services awarded the contract, valued at £2,160,000. Tender periods and contract terms were carefully defined, including a bid opening date initially set for December 2025. The refit process spans a three-year period, demanding both yearly maintenance and specific additional tasks that ensure class certification of the vessel.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the marine services industry, particularly those specialising in vessel repair and maintenance. Companies possessing adequate staffing, technical facilities, and proven experience in similar work would be well-positioned to compete. Essential selection criteria include a minimum specific yearly turnover of £1,500,000, robust insurance levels, and a demonstrated quality management system under BS EN ISO 9001. The requirement for a UK dry dock within the suppliers’ yard signifies substantial business prospects for local and regional enterprises capable of meeting the contract specifications and fulfilling the comprehensive requirements over the designated refit periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refit of MRV Scotia

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Scotia over the next three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The refit specification provided will highlight the actual requirements. These are either annual refit requirements, planned or periodic maintenance. The refit of each vessel will be over a two week period. Periods specified within tender can be variable but the Scottish Ministers would wish to maintain periods close to these specified dates to maintain class certification of vessels. It is anticipated that there will be a small amount of additional tasks required which have not been contracted for within this list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031185-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
October 2028

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dales Marine Services

Further Information

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