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Maintenance & Repair of Vessel Propulsion Drives

Scottish Government

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11 May 2026 at 16:56

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, is seeking qualified suppliers for the maintenance and repair of vessel propulsion drives. The procurement process is classified under vessel repair services with a CPV code of 50241100. This tender focuses on the annual health checks of propulsion drives for compliance vessels MPV Jura, MPV Minna, and MPV Hirta, located primarily at Dunstons Yard in Hull, with unplanned maintenance at Scottish ports. The procurement is in the Tender stage with amendments extending the submission deadline to 18 May 2026 and the contract covering from 29 June 2026 to 28 June 2028. The open procedure involves a procurement budget of £200,000 and follows the CPD guidelines as per directive 32014L0024. Interested parties have until 18 May 2026 to submit their bids electronically.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment maintenance and repair. Firms with established expertise in servicing propulsion systems could leverage their experience to fulfil the contract requirements. The focus on operational reliability and optimal marine fleet performance makes this an ideal opportunity for companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality vessel maintenance services. Moreover, given the necessity of comprehensive staff competence, knowledge, and corporate responsibility, businesses with skilled technicians and robust operational frameworks will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling growth within the public procurement landscape of the maritime industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance & Repair of Vessel Propulsion Drives

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to undertake annual health checks of the propulsion drives fitted on its compliance vessels; MPV Jura, MPV Minna and MPV Hirta.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to undertake annual health checks of the propulsion drives fitted on its compliance vessels; MPV Jura, MPV Minna and MPV Hirta. The contract will cover a period of 24 months and aims to ensure that the Scottish Government Marine Directorate establish this contract to ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced to the highest standard, delivering best value, operational reliability, and optimal performance across the Marine Directorate fleet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068baf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043200-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
December 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

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