---
title: "Maintenance of Bow and Stern Thrusters for MRV Scotia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046b78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
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# Maintenance of Bow and Stern Thrusters for MRV Scotia

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046b78

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate located in Aberdeen, is overseeing the procurement process for a contract entitled "Maintenance of Bow and Stern Thrusters for MRV Scotia." This procurement is classified under vessel repair services and falls within the services industry category. The procurement period commenced on 1 October 2024 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The maintenance services will primarily be conducted at the Dales Marine yard in Leith, Edinburgh, up until 2025, after which the maintenance site will be decided through public tender. Key deadlines include a tender submission deadline initially set to 14 August 2024, which was later extended following supplier requests for more time.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in marine repair and maintenance services. Firms with capabilities in repair services of ships, as well as experience in maintaining thruster systems, would be well-suited to compete. Given the requirements, businesses with strong technical facilities, a proven track record of similar maintenance projects, and robust quality assurance measures stand a good chance. The tender method is the open procedure, which enhances accessibility for a broader range of businesses. Priority will be given to suppliers demonstrating economic stability, staff competence, effective contract management, and adherence to quality and safety standards. This contract, valued at £500,000, provides significant financial opportunities for the successful supplier.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide maintenance for bow thruster and stern thruster system and associated equipment for its vessel, MRV Scotia, including the supply of all spare parts required for scheduled maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide maintenance for bow thruster and stern thruster system and associated equipment for its vessel, MRV Scotia, including the supply of all spare parts required for scheduled maintenance.

Renewal: Option to extend contract for 12 months until 30 September 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002939-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | April 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £184,403 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 | TEES COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 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

- 29 Jan 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002939-2025
- 14 Aug 2024 at 10:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025767-2024
- 23 Jul 2024 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022809-2024
- 15 Jul 2024 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021611-2024
- 24 Jun 2024 at 10:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019278-2024
- 24 May 2024 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016508-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772391
- 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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