---
title: "Refit of MRV Scotia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c6f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-02-12"
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# Refit of MRV Scotia

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c6f0

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued a tender for the refit of MRV Scotia, a vessel used for scientific research. The procurement falls under the vessel repair services industry category. The tender is in the active stage with a deadline for submission by June 5, 2023. The value of the contract is £900,000 GBP, and the refit is planned between March 2024 and March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing marine repair and maintenance services to compete for the contract. Companies with experience in vessel repair services and a track record of quality management procedures would be well-suited to bid for this procurement. The Scottish Government, acting as the buying organisation, aims to enhance the performance of MRV Scotia through this tender process, encouraging competition and innovation within the marine services sector.

## Notice

Marine Scotland operate five vessels, of which MRV Scotia is used for scientific research. 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 a crew of 17-18, a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. An approximate timetable for MRV Scotia's refit and the type of refit required is March 2024 and March 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland operate five vessels, of which MRV Scotia is used for scientific research. 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 a crew of 17-18, a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. An approximate timetable for MRV Scotia's refit and the type of refit required is March 2024 and March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004550-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | January 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £838,881 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DALES MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### 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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2024 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004550-2024
- 5 May 2023 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013029-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731483
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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