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Vessel Crane Maintenance for MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government recently concluded the procurement process titled "Vessel Crane Maintenance for MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta," focusing on the procurement of services in the general public services category. The process, managed by the central purchasing body Scottish Government, involved maintaining and testing cranes on marine protection vessels, with work to be performed at the Refit Yard in William Wright Dock, Hull. The procurement followed an open procedure under EU guidelines and entered the award stage on 1 June 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 209,593.30, was signed on 13 May 2026 with Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd, an SME located in Aberdeen, UK. The tasks involved include hose replacement, structural testing, wire replacement, and fault finding, ensuring operational integrity and compliance with industry standards.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in crane maintenance and marine mechanical services to expand their scope within government projects, especially firms accustomed to working with maritime operations. Businesses with competencies in regular maintenance, inspection, and safety testing should find this opportunity promising. The contract is particularly beneficial to SMEs, as illustrated by Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd's successful bid. Companies will have a chance to showcase their skills in servicing high-value public assets and maintain long-lasting governmental relationships. With the contract period leading to April 2028, with a potential extension to April 2029, businesses can plan for sustained collaboration if they can demonstrate excellent service quality and compliance within stipulated criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vessel Crane Maintenance for MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of cranes installed on its three marine protection vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of cranes installed on its three marine protection vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above cranes require scheduled maintenance and statutory testing in line with industry standards and legal requirements. Tasks include internal and external hose replacement, structural testing, wire replacement and fault finding.

Renewal: An optional extension to 30 April 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556902
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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

50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,593 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
ABERDEEN
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
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

Further Information

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