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title: "Refit of MRV Alba na Mara"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078c0b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Scottish Government"
published: "2026-10-20"
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# Refit of MRV Alba na Mara

Buyer: Scottish Government  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078c0b

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## Summary

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate sought a refit of its vessel, MRV Alba na Mara. This is marine vessel refit and maintenance work, within the wider category of repair and maintenance services for marine equipment (CPV 50240000). The requirement is for refitting the vessel over a multi-year programme. Delivery is in the United Kingdom; the bid-opening location is East Lothian. The vessel is identified as a marine patrol vessel, so the work is suited to suppliers whose services cover refits and associated maintenance of vessels, rather than general-purpose services unrelated to marine equipment.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 3 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bids were scheduled to be opened at 13:00 UTC that day. The contract period is 1,440 days. Bids are assessed on quality and price: the stated quality criteria cover understanding and delivery, staff competence and experience, contract management, risk, quality assurance and health and safety, corporate and social responsibility, and fair work practices. The quality criteria carry stated weights of 30%, 20%, 15%, 15%, 15% and 5% respectively; price is stated as 30. Variants are allowed. Bidders must meet financial and technical selection requirements, including experience examples and specified insurance cover.

This opportunity suits marine refit businesses able to demonstrate relevant delivery experience and the people and facilities to undertake vessel work. Bidders must provide three relevant examples from the previous five years, details of available technicians and technical bodies, quality facilities and measures, supply-chain management or tracking systems, environmental measures, and relevant tools, plant and technical equipment. Staff names and qualifications are required. Suppliers must hold UKAS-accredited (or equivalent) ISO 9001 certification, or have an authorised and periodically reviewed quality-management policy appropriate to the work. Financial qualification includes a specific annual turnover threshold of £150,000 for each of the previous two years, a current ratio above 0.8, and employers’ liability insurance as legally required plus £1 million public liability cover. Bidders must also explain any intended subcontracting.

## Notice

Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Alba na Mara, over the next three years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Alba na Mara, over the next three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099090-2026 |
| 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 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099090-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846169
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=846169
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846169
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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