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Arranging Express Delivery of Components

Scottish Government

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27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the buying organisation in this public procurement process, recently completed the procurement stage for a contract titled "Arranging Express Delivery of Components." The industry category is within the general public services, specifically focusing on goods related to components delivery. The procurement was crucial for ensuring vessel readiness after refit, with the delivery location specified at the refit yard in Hull, UK. This procurement was carried out under a limited method due to extreme urgency, as the requirements became apparent only when the vessel was being refitted. The contract was awarded on 26th January 2026 to Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd for a total value of £3,935.62, and it involved an expedited procedure without prior publication due to unforeseen circumstances.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, particularly those capable of meeting strict deadlines and handling urgent delivery requests. Companies equipped to deal with high-pressure scenarios, such as those that can swiftly provide transportation and import/export services, would find this type of contract advantageous for growth. As Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and successfully secured the contract, this demonstrates the potential for similarly scaled businesses to participate and compete in such procurement opportunities, especially if they have the infrastructure to handle urgent delivery requirements at strategic locations like refit yards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arranging Express Delivery of Components

Notice Description

The supplier was requested to initiate express delivery of propeller components to ensure that vessel embarked from refit quickly and safely.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will be required to arrange express delivery of propeller components to ensure that vessel can depart refit quickly and safely.

Procurement Information

Requirements only became known when vessel was at refit. Expediating request was required to allow vessel to get out of refit on time and safely.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821799
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548133
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34913600 - Ship propellers

34930000 - Marine equipment

34934000 - Propeller blades

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,935 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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