---
title: "Refit of MRV Scotia"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000731483"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-02-12"
---

# Refit of MRV Scotia

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731483

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the refit of the MRV Scotia vessel. The tender was issued by the Scottish Government with an address at Victoria Quay in Leith, Edinburgh. The refit falls under the 'services' category in the industry classification and was completed on February 12, 2024. The refit involves Marine Scotland's vessel, MRV Scotia, to be updated between March 2024 and March 2025. Dales Marine Services in Aberdeen was awarded the contract worth £838,881.98.

This contract opportunity for the refit of MRV Scotia presents a business growth opportunity for companies in the marine services sector. Businesses with expertise in marine vessel refurbishment and maintenance, especially those with experience in offshore scientific operations, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is at the award stage, indicating that the contract has been successfully awarded, providing certainty to potential bidders in planning their business strategy.

## Notice

Marine Scotland operate five vessels, of which MRV Scotia is used for scientific research. MRV Scotia was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 1998. She is 68 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,619. She has a crew of 17-18, a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. An approximate timetable for MRV Scotia's refit and the type of refit required is March 2024 and March 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland operate five vessels, of which MRV Scotia is used for scientific research. MRV Scotia was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 1998. She is 68 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,619. She has a crew of 17-18, a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. An approximate timetable for MRV Scotia's refit and the type of refit required is March 2024 and March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498523 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | January 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £838,881 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 12 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498523
- 5 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477971

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY477971&idx=3
  5th May 2023 - Schedule 2 Annex B - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY477971&idx=4
  5th May 2023 - Schedule 14 - SG Model Service Contract terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY477971&idx=1
  5th May 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY477971&idx=2
  5th May 2023 - Schedule 1 - Appendix A & B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477971
  Refit of MRV Scotia - Marine Scotland operate five vessels, of which MRV Scotia is used for scientific research. MRV Scotia was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 1998. She is 68 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,619. She has a crew of 17-18, a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. An approximate timetable for MRV Scotia's refit and the type of refit required is March 2024 and March 2025.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498523
  Refit of MRV Scotia - Marine Scotland operate five vessels, of which MRV Scotia is used for scientific research. MRV Scotia was built at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and was launched in 1998. She is 68 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of 2,619. She has a crew of 17-18, a top speed of 13 knots and is used for offshore scientific operations. An approximate timetable for MRV Scotia's refit and the type of refit required is March 2024 and March 2025.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731483
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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