Award

Maintenance & Replacement of Fire Fighting Equipment on MPV Hirta

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Scottish Government, involves a contract titled "Maintenance & Replacement of Fire Fighting Equipment on MPV Hirta," under the industry category of general public services. This contract, located in Glasgow, falls within the procurement stage of 'Award' and involves an active contract signed on 2nd February 2026. The procurement method was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, necessitated by regulations that required equipment changes on vessels for operational ability. The CPV classification for this process is 71317200, indicating services related to fire-fighting equipment maintenance and replacement at MPV Hirta's harbour location, within the UKM region. The contract value amounts to GBP 9,263.35.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment maintenance and replacement, particularly those with expertise in technology-driven solutions where technical reasons limit competition. Draeger Safety UK Ltd, identified as a small or medium enterprise (SME), successfully competed for this contract, exemplifying the potential for SMEs to engage in such niche service requirements. The procurement, having been awarded, highlights the importance of technical expertise and the ability of businesses to adapt swiftly to regulatory demands for safety compliance on maritime vessels. Businesses operating within similar technical domains may find such tenders promising for growth, as they can leverage their specialised knowledge to fulfil stringent regulatory requirements and operational readiness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance & Replacement of Fire Fighting Equipment on MPV Hirta

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for maintenance and replacement of fire fighting equipment on board MPV Hirta.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for maintenance and replacement of fire fighting equipment on board MPV Hirta.

Procurement Information

Regulations required a change of equipment on vessels which were required to be enacted to allow vessel to sail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823520
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,263 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks 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
Carrie Farah
Contact Email
carrie.farah@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412447216

Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAEGER SAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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