Award

Spare Parts for Bow and Stern Thrusters for MPV Hirta

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

02 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for acquiring spare parts for the bow and stern thrusters of the MPV Hirta, a maritime vessel, to ensure operational reliability and safety through routine maintenance. The procurement, under the "general public services" category, involved an open procedure method, targeting suppliers of goods. The project was managed from Aberdeen, UK, and the award was issued to UK Docks Marine Services Limited on 28 July 2025, valuing the contract at £122,497.61. The planning phase began in May 2025, with the tender period closing on 2 June 2025, followed by the start of the award phase on the same day. The procurement is governed by legal basis CELEX: 32014L0024 and is covered under the GPA.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime supply sector, with UK Docks Marine Services Limited exemplifying successful participation. Businesses equipped with relevant technical facilities, skilled personnel, and experience in supplying maritime equipment are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The procurement process encourages electronic submissions, facilitating participation from a broader pool of vendors. Suppliers with strong financial standings, such as the capability to demonstrate a minimum yearly turnover, adequate insurance coverage, and a positive net profit, are favoured, providing growth potential through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Spare Parts for Bow and Stern Thrusters for MPV Hirta

Notice Description

Routine maintenance is required to be carried out on the equipment and machinery onboard to ensure vessels reliability and safety. Components require replacement at regular intervals. The Scottish Ministers wishes to order appropriate spare parts so that it can overhaul the thrusters of the MPV Hirta during its next refit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Routine maintenance is required to be carried out on the equipment and machinery onboard to ensure vessels reliability and safety. Components require replacement at regular intervals. The Scottish Ministers wishes to order appropriate spare parts so that it can overhaul the thrusters of the MPV Hirta during its next refit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797895
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539417
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

34311000 - Engines

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,497 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicolson, Sophie Stark
Contact Email
jonathan.nicolson@gov.scot, sophie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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