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title: "Refit of MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05168f"
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# Refit of MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05168f

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has initiated a tender process aimed at the comprehensive refit of the vessels MPV Jura, Minna, and Hirta. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of ships, with work expected to be carried out at bidders' respective shipyards. The tender, identified by the title "Refit of MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta," was in active status as of May 2025 with the award stage concluding by September 2025. The open procedure method was employed for this procurement, with a total contract value of £2,062,500 over a three-year contract period starting from August 2025 to August 2028. Offers were opened in Aberdeen, with the tenders recognising compliance with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in maritime repair and maintenance services to expand their portfolio by engaging with an ongoing public sector contract. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ship refitting, and who meet the outlined economic and technical criteria, are well-positioned to compete, particularly those with a proven track record in similar large-scale projects. The procurement criteria highlight the importance of understanding delivery, staff competence, and contract management. These elements underscore the potential for enterprises to showcase their capabilities in fulfilling complex requirements, thereby enhancing their market reputation and ensuring sustainable business growth.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessels, MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta, over the next three years. The requirement will involve four dry dock refits and five wet dock refits during the periods within the invitation to tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessels, MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta, over the next three years. The requirement will involve four dry dock refits and five wet dock refits during the periods within the invitation to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060059-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | January 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,062,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,807,201 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS |

## 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

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060059-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022483-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799159
- 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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