--- title: "Maintenance & Servicing on Refridgeration Plant on Vessels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0686a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686a5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Maintenance & Servicing on Refridgeration Plant on Vessels Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0686a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686a5.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the maintenance and servicing of air conditioning and refrigeration plants on five vessels that operate within and beyond Scotland, including MPV Jura, MPV Hirta, MPV Minna, MRV Scotia, and MRV Alba na Mara. This tender falls under the industry category of mechanical and electrical engineering services and will be conducted as part of its active services procurement. Interested suppliers are required to electronically submit their bids by 12:00 on 20th May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and span until the 30th June 2029, with an optional extension for an additional 12 months. The vessels are located in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, Glasgow, or Leith Harbour, with work to be completed at these docks. This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical, electrical, and marine engineering maintenance services to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with the public sector. Companies with robust technical facilities, experienced staffing resources, and sound financial health are well-positioned to win this contract, as the procurement method is open with no restriction on bids. With a focus on quality management, health and safety, and staff competencies, businesses capable of meeting stringent industry standards and contributing to public service operations would find this an attractive bid. The projected value of the contract is set at £75,000, creating substantial business growth prospects for successful bidders. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five of its vessels (MPV Jura, MPV Hirta, MPV Minna, MRV Scotia and MRV Alba na Mara) that operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above air conditioning and refrigeration plant require scheduled maintenance in line with industry standards and legal requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five of its vessels (MPV Jura, MPV Hirta, MPV Minna, MRV Scotia and MRV Alba na Mara) that operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above air conditioning and refrigeration plant require scheduled maintenance in line with industry standards and legal requirements. Each vessel will require an annual health check twice per year in May and November, albeit due to delay in setting up contract the initial service may be in July 2026. A mutually agreed time and date will be agreed. Flexibility on specific dates will be applied. The health check will be to check air filters, full function test, system cycling function, visual check. Renewal: 12 month optional extension to 30 June 2030. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035759-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | January 2030. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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 - 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment - 71314100 - Electrical services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035759-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=829868 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829868 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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