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Maintenance & Servicing on Refridgeration Plant on Vessels

Scottish Government

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20 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five vessels operating in and around Scottish waters. This contract is within the services category, specifically focusing on general public services. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with electronic submission of tenders via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 20th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing on the same day. The maintenance services are to be carried out in various locations including Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, Glasgow, and Leith Harbour, aiming to uphold operational safety and reliability standards through scheduled maintenance in line with industry requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine refrigeration and air conditioning services. Specifically, it is well-suited for companies with previous experience in vessel maintenance, possessing technical facilities, qualified staff, and the necessary equipment. The contract, valued at £75,000 GBP, spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an optional extension to 2030. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate financial stability, with a minimum yearly turnover of £150,000 GBP over the last two years, and technical proficiency through recent examples of relevant experience. The open procedure allows broad competition, providing growth prospects for businesses capable of fulfilling detailed technical and environmental management requirements. Prospective bidders should ensure compliance with quality management standards, such as ISO 9001, and be prepared to commit to necessary insurance levels for public and employer liabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance & Servicing on Refridgeration Plant on Vessels

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five of its vessels (MPV Jura, MPV Hirta, MPV Minna, MRV Scotia and MRV Alba na Mara) that operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above air conditioning and refrigeration plant require scheduled maintenance in line with industry standards and legal requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five of its vessels (MPV Jura, MPV Hirta, MPV Minna, MRV Scotia and MRV Alba na Mara) that operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above air conditioning and refrigeration plant require scheduled maintenance in line with industry standards and legal requirements. Each vessel will require an annual health check twice per year in May and November, albeit due to delay in setting up contract the initial service may be in July 2026. A mutually agreed time and date will be agreed. Flexibility on specific dates will be applied. The health check will be to check air filters, full function test, system cycling function, visual check.

Renewal: 12 month optional extension to 30 June 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554240
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

71314100 - Electrical services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
January 2030.

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

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