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title: "Maintenance of Bow and Stern Thrusters for MRV Scotia"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000767547"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-23"
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# Maintenance of Bow and Stern Thrusters for MRV Scotia

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767547

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## Summary

The Scottish Government initiated a public procurement process for the "Maintenance of Bow and Stern Thrusters for MRV Scotia," focusing on general public services within the UKM region, particularly in Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, starting from May 2024 with key deadlines and amendments in June and July 2024. Although the initial tender was active, the awarding process as of July 2024 was unsuccessful. The procurement involves maintaining the thruster systems of the MRV Scotia, including the supply of necessary spare parts at Dales Marine yard in Leith, Edinburgh until 2025, with future refits determined by public tenders.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in marine engineering and thruster maintenance. Smaller businesses with specialised technical skills or those that can leverage a strong supply chain for spare parts can find substantial growth potential in fulfilling such contract requirements. The procurement specified the need for bidders with experience in similar maintenance projects, sound financial standing, and well-documented quality management procedures, suggesting that businesses meeting these criteria would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide maintenance for bow thruster and stern thruster system and associated equipment for its vessel, MRV Scotia, including the supply of all spare parts required for scheduled maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide maintenance for bow thruster and stern thruster system and associated equipment for its vessel, MRV Scotia, including the supply of all spare parts required for scheduled maintenance.

Renewal: Option to extend contract for 12 months until 31 July 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510422 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | February 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 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

- 23 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510422
- 24 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508146
- 24 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505968

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505968&idx=1
  24th May 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505968&idx=2
  24th May 2024 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505968
  Maintenance of Bow and Stern Thrusters for MRV Scotia - The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide maintenance for bow thruster and stern thruster system and associated equipment for its vessel, MRV Scotia, including the supply of all spare parts required for scheduled maintenance.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510422
  Maintenance of Bow and Stern Thrusters for MRV Scotia - The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide maintenance for bow thruster and stern thruster system and associated equipment for its vessel, MRV Scotia, including the supply of all spare parts required for scheduled maintenance.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767547
- 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/

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