---
title: "Refit of MRV Scotia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd1e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-03"
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# Refit of MRV Scotia

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd1e

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate in Aberdeen, invited tenders for the refitting of the vessel MRV Scotia. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically vessel repair services. The process was initiated using an open procedure method and was covered by the GPA agreement. The procurement stage reached completion as of April 2026, with Dales Marine Services awarded the contract, valued at £2,160,000. Tender periods and contract terms were carefully defined, including a bid opening date initially set for December 2025. The refit process spans a three-year period, demanding both yearly maintenance and specific additional tasks that ensure class certification of the vessel.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the marine services industry, particularly those specialising in vessel repair and maintenance. Companies possessing adequate staffing, technical facilities, and proven experience in similar work would be well-positioned to compete. Essential selection criteria include a minimum specific yearly turnover of £1,500,000, robust insurance levels, and a demonstrated quality management system under BS EN ISO 9001. The requirement for a UK dry dock within the suppliers’ yard signifies substantial business prospects for local and regional enterprises capable of meeting the contract specifications and fulfilling the comprehensive requirements over the designated refit periods.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Scotia over the next three years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The refit specification provided will highlight the actual requirements. These are either annual refit requirements, planned or periodic maintenance. The refit of each vessel will be over a two week period. Periods specified within tender can be variable but the Scottish Ministers would wish to maintain periods close to these specified dates to maintain class certification of vessels. It is anticipated that there will be a small amount of additional tasks required which have not been contracted for within this list.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031185-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | October 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,160,000 |

## 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 | 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

- 3 Apr 2026 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031185-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 11:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082834-2025
- 3 Dec 2025 at 10:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079231-2025
- 7 Nov 2025 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072184-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263
- 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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