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Refit of MRV Alba na Mara

Scottish Government

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20 Oct 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate sought a refit of its vessel, MRV Alba na Mara. This is marine vessel refit and maintenance work, within the wider category of repair and maintenance services for marine equipment (CPV 50240000). The requirement is for refitting the vessel over a multi-year programme. Delivery is in the United Kingdom; the bid-opening location is East Lothian. The vessel is identified as a marine patrol vessel, so the work is suited to suppliers whose services cover refits and associated maintenance of vessels, rather than general-purpose services unrelated to marine equipment.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 3 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bids were scheduled to be opened at 13:00 UTC that day. The contract period is 1,440 days. Bids are assessed on quality and price: the stated quality criteria cover understanding and delivery, staff competence and experience, contract management, risk, quality assurance and health and safety, corporate and social responsibility, and fair work practices. The quality criteria carry stated weights of 30%, 20%, 15%, 15%, 15% and 5% respectively; price is stated as 30. Variants are allowed. Bidders must meet financial and technical selection requirements, including experience examples and specified insurance cover.

This opportunity suits marine refit businesses able to demonstrate relevant delivery experience and the people and facilities to undertake vessel work. Bidders must provide three relevant examples from the previous five years, details of available technicians and technical bodies, quality facilities and measures, supply-chain management or tracking systems, environmental measures, and relevant tools, plant and technical equipment. Staff names and qualifications are required. Suppliers must hold UKAS-accredited (or equivalent) ISO 9001 certification, or have an authorised and periodically reviewed quality-management policy appropriate to the work. Financial qualification includes a specific annual turnover threshold of £150,000 for each of the previous two years, a current ratio above 0.8, and employers’ liability insurance as legally required plus £1 million public liability cover. Bidders must also explain any intended subcontracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refit of MRV Alba na Mara

Notice Description

Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Alba na Mara, over the next three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Alba na Mara, over the next three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078c0b
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099090-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

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