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Maintenance of Engines, Propulsion Systems and Associated Equipment for Marine Vessels

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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18 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has entered the Award stage of the procurement process for the maintenance of engines, propulsion systems, and associated equipment on marine vessels. This contract, under the CPV classification 50240000, focuses on delivering services in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. The procurement commenced with a tender and has now progressed to the contract modification phase due to unforeseen corrosion issues necessitating additional maintenance services. The contract, valued at £3,469,564.93, was signed on 17th March 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029, involving the supplier Wartsila UK Ltd.

This tender presents numerous business opportunities, primarily for companies skilled in marine engine maintenance. Given the scale and scope of the contract, large-scale providers with expertise in spare parts and strategic fitting services would be particularly suited. Businesses specialising in rapid response to breakdown issues will find significant opportunities, as the contract involves both scheduled refits and reactive maintenance. This contract is ideal for enterprises looking to enhance their footprint in the marine services industry across key Scottish locations.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Engines, Propulsion Systems and Associated Equipment for Marine Vessels

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will cover the following areas:- a)the provision of spare parts and fitting of these spare parts upon the four vessels during their refit period. b)the attendance to the vessel to deal with any breakdown issues involving the fitting of replacement parts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826815
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551929
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

51145000 - Installation services of marine engines

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,469,564 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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
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
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARTSILA

Further Information

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