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

Scottish Government

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Planning

08 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is preparing a services contract for maintenance of engines, diesel-electric propulsion systems and associated equipment across four marine vessels. The fleet comprises MPV Minna, MPV Jura, MPV Hirta and MRV Scotia, covering inshore enforcement, offshore enforcement and offshore scientific operations. The work falls under ship and marine vessel repair and maintenance services (CPV 50241000). Minna is home-ported in Glasgow, while Jura, Hirta and Scotia are home-ported in Aberdeen, so delivery will involve these locations and the vessels operating from them. The fleet includes Wärtsilä 6L20 and 9L20 main engines, Cummins and Volvo Penta harbour or emergency generators, and diesel-electric propulsion systems. The Scottish Government is the buyer and central purchasing body for the requirement.

This procurement is at the planning stage. The Scottish Government is carrying out market engagement through a questionnaire to gather feedback and shape the future procurement strategy, contract design and requirements; it is not yet an invitation to tender. The planned requirement is a single lot for the fleet maintenance service, with an estimated value of £3,000,000 including the stated currency. The buyer has identified the World Trade Organisation Government Procurement Agreement as applying. A future notice is expected on 9 November 2026, described as the buyer’s indicative next publication date rather than a tender deadline. The expected procurement procedure and award method have not been settled in the information provided, so suppliers should treat the current exercise as preparation and engagement rather than a bid opportunity.

This will suit marine engineering and ship-repair businesses with experience maintaining diesel-electric vessels, propulsion systems and marine auxiliary equipment. Relevant capability includes servicing and fault-finding on Wärtsilä 6L20 and 9L20 engines, Cummins marine engines and generators, Volvo Penta generator systems, and comparable harbour and emergency power equipment. Suppliers able to support both inshore and offshore enforcement vessels, as well as a vessel used for scientific operations, are likely to be well placed when the requirement reaches the market. The fleet ranges from a 42-metre vessel to 84-metre vessels, with gross tonnage from 781 to 2,619, so firms should consider their capacity for varied vessel sizes and work in Glasgow and Aberdeen. The market questionnaire offers an opportunity to help shape the eventual service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Market Engagement Questionnaire Future Engine, Propulsion System & Associated Equipment Maintenance Contract Introduction SG is seeking feedback from the market to help inform the future procurement strategy and contract design for the maintenance of engines, propulsion systems and associated equipment across its marine fleet. This questionnaire is for information gathering purposes only and does not form part of a procurement process. Responses will be used to help shape future requirements and procurement documentation. - MPV Minna was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 2003. She is 42 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 781. She has 2 Wartsila 6L20's, a Cummins N14-G1 harbour generator and a Cummins 6BT5.9-D(M) emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 14 knots and is used mainly for inshore enforcement tasks. - MPV Jura was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow. She was launched in 2005 and entered service in March 2006. She is 84 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,181. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Volvo Penta TAMD 165C harbour generator and a Cummins 6CT8 emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 18 knots and is used mainly for offshore enforcement tasks. - MPV Hirta is the newest of our ships and is the same type of ship as the FPV Jura. Built at the Remontowa Yard in Gdansk, Poland she entered service in 2008. She is 84 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2, 181. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Volvo Penta D16 harbour generator and a Cummins 6CT8 emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 18 knots and is used mainly for offshore enforcement tasks. - MRV Scotia was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 1998. She is 68 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,619. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Cummins NTA 855 G2 harbour generator and a Cummins 359 (Series B) emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. She has a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. - MPV Minna's home port is Glasgow, and MPV Jura, Hirta and MRV Scotia's home port is Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Market Engagement Questionnaire Future Engine, Propulsion System & Associated Equipment Maintenance Contract Introduction SG is seeking feedback from the market to help inform the future procurement strategy and contract design for the maintenance of engines, propulsion systems and associated equipment across its marine fleet. This questionnaire is for information gathering purposes only and does not form part of a procurement process. Responses will be used to help shape future requirements and procurement documentation. - MPV Minna was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 2003. She is 42 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 781. She has 2 Wartsila 6L20's, a Cummins N14-G1 harbour generator and a Cummins 6BT5.9-D(M) emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 14 knots and is used mainly for inshore enforcement tasks. - MPV Jura was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow. She was launched in 2005 and entered service in March 2006. She is 84 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,181. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Volvo Penta TAMD 165C harbour generator and a Cummins 6CT8 emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 18 knots and is used mainly for offshore enforcement tasks. - MPV Hirta is the newest of our ships and is the same type of ship as the FPV Jura. Built at the Remontowa Yard in Gdansk, Poland she entered service in 2008. She is 84 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2, 181. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Volvo Penta D16 harbour generator and a Cummins 6CT8 emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 18 knots and is used mainly for offshore enforcement tasks. - MRV Scotia was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 1998. She is 68 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,619. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Cummins NTA 855 G2 harbour generator and a Cummins 359 (Series B) emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. She has a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. - MPV Minna's home port is Glasgow, and MPV Jura, Hirta and MRV Scotia's home port is Aberdeen.. Please find attached a link to give feedback via a survey. We are looking for information from the market to inform our procurement approach. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/iRM61Jk4iU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000841075
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
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

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564022
    Maintenance of Engines, Propulsion Systems and Associated Equipment for Marine Vessels - Market Engagement Questionnaire Future Engine, Propulsion System & Associated Equipment Maintenance Contract Introduction SG is seeking feedback from the market to help inform the future procurement strategy and contract design for the maintenance of engines, propulsion systems and associated equipment across its marine fleet. This questionnaire is for information gathering purposes only and does not form part of a procurement process. Responses will be used to help shape future requirements and procurement documentation. - MPV Minna was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 2003. She is 42 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 781. She has 2 Wartsila 6L20's, a Cummins N14-G1 harbour generator and a Cummins 6BT5.9-D(M) emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 14 knots and is used mainly for inshore enforcement tasks. - MPV Jura was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow. She was launched in 2005 and entered service in March 2006. She is 84 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,181. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Volvo Penta TAMD 165C harbour generator and a Cummins 6CT8 emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 18 knots and is used mainly for offshore enforcement tasks. - MPV Hirta is the newest of our ships and is the same type of ship as the FPV Jura. Built at the Remontowa Yard in Gdansk, Poland she entered service in 2008. She is 84 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2, 181. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Volvo Penta D16 harbour generator and a Cummins 6CT8 emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. Her top speed is 18 knots and is used mainly for offshore enforcement tasks. - MRV Scotia was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 1998. She is 68 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,619. She has 3 Wartsila 9L20's, a Cummins NTA 855 G2 harbour generator and a Cummins 359 (Series B) emergency generator and is diesel electric propulsion. She has a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. - MPV Minna's home port is Glasgow, and MPV Jura, Hirta and MRV Scotia's home port is Aberdeen.

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