---
title: "Hire of Tugs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000701932"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701932.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-08-01"
---

# Hire of Tugs

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000701932

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## Summary

The Scottish Government recently completed a public procurement process titled "Hire of Tugs," aimed at securing tug services in response to a propulsion issue with the MRV Scotia vessel. This contract falls under the services category for general public services and was initiated on 1st August 2022. The contract was active as of 1st March 2022, with a total value of £38,000. The procurement method was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specialised nature of the service required and the urgency of the situation at Aberdeen harbour, where the tugs were necessary for safe manoeuvring of the damaged vessel.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those that provide tugboat operations. Companies with the capability to respond quickly to urgent requests and maintain operational safety within harbour environments will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement process illustrated a reliance on local expertise, as only one tug company operates within the Aberdeen harbour area, which may encourage SMEs in this sector to consider expanding their service offerings or explore partnerships to fulfil similar needs in the maritime industry.

## Notice

Due to breakage in propulsion thrust block of MRV Scotia, tugs were designated to patrol the vessel across the harbour into dry dock in Aberdeen harbour for safety reasons.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MRV Scotia thrust power block was broken. Aberdeen harbour board stipulated that any movement by the vessel had to be done so by tugs shadowing the vessel in case it got into trouble. Two tugs were hired to accompany the vessel to dry dock at the other side of Aberdeen harbour for where it is currently berthed.

### Procurement Information

MRV Scotia thrust power block was broken. Aberdeen harbour board stipulated that any movement by the vessel had to be done so by tugs shadowing the vessel in case it got into trouble. Two tugs were hired to accompany the vessel to dry dock at the other side of Aberdeen harbour for where it is currently berthed. Only one tug company operates within Aberdeen harbour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455164 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3DG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TARGE TOWING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455164

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455164
  Hire of Tugs - Due to breakage in propulsion thrust block of MRV Scotia, tugs were designated to patrol the vessel across the harbour into dry dock in Aberdeen harbour for safety reasons.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701932

## Provenance

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