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Refit of MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

03 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has conducted a procurement process for the refitting of the vessel MRV Scotia under their Marine Directorate, spanning a duration of three years. Situated in Edinburgh, the buying organisation initiated this open procedure, classified under general public services, with a focus on services related to marine maintenance. The procurement reached its award stage on 3 April 2026, following previous tender updates, including amendments to deadlines due to scheduling issues. The contract, valued at £2,160,000, was signed with Dales Marine Services, a supplier located in Aberdeen, on 1 April 2026, and is set to commence on February 2026, with completion expected by February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine refitting services. Organisations possessing technical facilities, environmental management processes, and relevant experience in the maritime sector can benefit from this contract to expand their operational footprint. As the project entails maintenance at the supplier's dry dock, businesses with such infrastructural capabilities, especially those domiciled within the UK, stand well-positioned to compete. Given the procurement’s specifications and the emphasis on quality, technical expertise alongside robust economic and financial health would be advantageous for bidders aiming to capture similar opportunities in the future. The contract requires suppliers to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the refitting requirements, ensuring the maintenance of crucial vessel certifications over the tenure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refit of MRV Scotia

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Scotia over the next three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The refit specification provided will highlight the actual requirements. These are either annual refit requirements, planned or periodic maintenance. The refit of each vessel will be over a two week period. Periods specified within tender can be variable but the Scottish Ministers would wish to maintain periods close to these specified dates to maintain class certification of vessels. It is anticipated that there will be a small amount of additional tasks required which have not been contracted for within this list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553246
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
October 2028

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dales Marine Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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