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12 Aug 2024 at 01:00

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15 Jul 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract for the servicing of davits on its vessels. This project, titled "Servicing of Davits for Vessels," falls under the industry category of General Public Services (CPV: 50241100). The procurement process, following an open procedure, has now reached the award stage. The contract entails servicing davits on board the Science Vessel MRV Scotia and three other compliance vessels (MPV Jura, Minna, and Hirta). The awarded contract, valued at £373,429.85, was signed on 10th October 2024, with more work continuing until September 2027, subject to renewal options. The service locations include Dunstons Yard in Hull and Dales Yards in Leith, with additional destinations to be decided by public tender.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the marine servicing sector, particularly those with expertise in maintaining and servicing ship davits. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or larger marine service providers with prior experience in this niche field would find this contract highly beneficial. The open nature of the procurement process ensures that businesses equipped with relevant technical facilities, quality management procedures, and financial robustness have a fair chance. Further opportunities for renewal and extension until September 2029 could provide long-term engagement and stability for the winning contractor. This procurement strengthens the value of maintaining high-quality maritime operational standards while offering significant business prospects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Servicing of Davits for Vessels

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- b) The servicing of davits on board MRV Scotia.

Lot Information

Servicing of Davits for Compliance Vessels

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- a) The servicing of davits on board its three vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta.

Renewal: Option of a further renewal for 24 months to 30 September 2029.

Servicing of Davits for Science Vessel

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- a) The servicing of davits on board MRV Scotia.

Renewal: An option of a further 24 months extension until 30 September 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772484
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525777
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,254 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
April 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of, TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Palfinger Marine

Further Information

Notice Documents

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