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Vessel Crane Maintenance for MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating through its Marine Directorate, has awarded a contract for "Vessel Crane Maintenance for MRV Scotia". The procurement process followed an open procedure and was overseen by the Marine Directorate located in Aberdeen, Scotland. The aim was to procure services for the maintenance and servicing of all cranes on board the MRV Scotia, a survey vessel operating in and around Scottish waters. The contract was awarded to Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd, with a contract value of £214,586.35, and the agreement was signed on 23rd September 2025. This procurement process reached its completion stage in September 2025, following the initial tender period which concluded in March 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the hydraulics and mechanical services sector, particularly those with expertise in marine equipment maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an established record in servicing complex machinery systems within the maritime industry could find significant growth potential by engaging in similar tenders. Given the recurring nature of such maintenance contracts, companies with robust technical facilities and the capability to provide consistent, high-quality service would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities. Additionally, businesses focusing on environmental management and quality assurance, particularly those accredited with ISO 9001 standards, could benefit from the procurement landscape associated with maritime services for public projects in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vessel Crane Maintenance for MRV Scotia

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of all cranes on board MRV Scotia.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of all cranes on board MRV Scotia. The Scottish Ministers own and operate the survey vessel MRV Scotia that operates in the waters around and beyond Scotland. To carry out scientific operations that MRV Scotia undertakes, the five crane package provided by ABAS (Aukra industrier AS - Norway) was installed and requires regular maintenance and testing.

Renewal: 12 months extension available to 30 April 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790779
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540178
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
SME

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,586 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
November 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
GLASGOW
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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