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MRV Scotia Stern Thruster Service and Overhaul

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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04 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

MRV Scotia Stern Thruster Service and Overhaul

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate wishes to invite tenders to service and overhaul the stern thruster on the vessel MRV Scotia. MRV Scotia currently has a stern thruster which requires a five-yearly service performed, so it can be presented to the classification society surveyor. The last stern thruster service was performed in 2020 for class survey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate wishes to invite tenders to service and overhaul the stern thruster on the vessel MRV Scotia. MRV Scotia is one of the Scottish Government's vessels which conducts scientific survey work. MRV Scotia currently has a stern thruster which requires a five-yearly service performed, so it can be presented to the classification society surveyor. The last stern thruster service was performed in 2020 for class survey. There should be a full inspection and service of all parts of the stern thruster system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814775
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542730
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
brody.johnston@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542730
    MRV Scotia Stern Thruster Service and Overhaul - The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate wishes to invite tenders to service and overhaul the stern thruster on the vessel MRV Scotia. MRV Scotia currently has a stern thruster which requires a five-yearly service performed, so it can be presented to the classification society surveyor. The last stern thruster service was performed in 2020 for class survey.

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