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02 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government involved awarding a contract for the "Replacement of Bollards on MPV Hirta (MS-P-0445)." This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services related to marine equipment. The award stage of the procurement commenced on 2nd February 2026. The buying organisation, based in Aberdeen, is keen on ensuring that the maintenance work on their vessel aligns with the required ship design standards. The project emphasises vital repair and maintenance services, highlighting its classification under the CPV codes: 50000000, 50240000, 50241000, and 50241100. The contract, valued at GBP 32,462, was ultimately awarded to Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd, located in Hull.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses engaging in specialised marine repair services. Companies that specialise in maritime maintenance, ship equipment repair, or have experience in delivering services adhering to stringent marine standards would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Participation in contracts of this nature not only offers financial growth but also establishes partnerships with authoritative bodies such as the Scottish Government, potentially leading to continuous future engagements in public procurement projects. This opportunity could be particularly advantageous for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the marine sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Replacement of Bollards on MPV Hirta (MS-P-0445)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the removal of existing bollards currently welded to the main deck and supply and fit suitably approved replacement to ensure that the bollards are inline with the ship design minimum breaking load.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819552
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548564
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,462 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Forestry

The City of Edinburgh Council

The State Hospitals Board for Scotland

VisitScotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
64
Supplier Names

Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

AECOM

thermo fisher scientific

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Water Rescue Scotland

CAS DUNCAN

Echomaster Marine Limited

Life Technologies Ltd

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Currie & Brown UK Limited

ScotFast Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

3x1

Continuity2 Ltd

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

KSO Research Limited

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

Fairways GM

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Northern Trust

European Electronique Ltd

Highlander International Recycling

Ultima Business Solutions

DUNCAN&CAMERON

PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

McGregor Boyall Associates

Sanderson Government and Defence

Sweco UK Limited

Agilent Technologies

MP Group UK Limited

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

University Court of the University of Glasgow

Ipsos MORI

Bryson Tractors Ltd

Thelma Biotel AS

PeplerOptics

University of Strathclyde

European Instruments Ltd

Borders Independent Advocacy Services

Trueform

This is Gain Ltd

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Planet Ocean Ltd

Veolia Water Technologies

DataVita Limited

HP Inc UK Limited

BDO LLP

Twofold Limited

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd

Teneo Restructuring Limited

Forest Policy Group

Hubbub

Venesky Brown Ltd

Vaisala Ltd

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

A.C. Electrics(Cleland)Ltd

Ryder Architecture Limited

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