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title: "Servicing of Davits for Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000772484"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-03-12"
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# Servicing of Davits for Vessels

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772484

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract for the servicing of davits on its vessels. This project, titled "Servicing of Davits for Vessels," falls under the industry category of General Public Services (CPV: 50241100). The procurement process, following an open procedure, has now reached the award stage. The contract entails servicing davits on board the Science Vessel MRV Scotia and three other compliance vessels (MPV Jura, Minna, and Hirta). The awarded contract, valued at £373,429.85, was signed on 10th October 2024, with more work continuing until September 2027, subject to renewal options. The service locations include Dunstons Yard in Hull and Dales Yards in Leith, with additional destinations to be decided by public tender.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the marine servicing sector, particularly those with expertise in maintaining and servicing ship davits. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or larger marine service providers with prior experience in this niche field would find this contract highly beneficial. The open nature of the procurement process ensures that businesses equipped with relevant technical facilities, quality management procedures, and financial robustness have a fair chance. Further opportunities for renewal and extension until September 2029 could provide long-term engagement and stability for the winning contractor. This procurement strengthens the value of maintaining high-quality maritime operational standards while offering significant business prospects.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- b) The servicing of davits on board MRV Scotia.

### Lot Information

Servicing of Davits for Compliance Vessels

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- a) The servicing of davits on board its three vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta.

Renewal: Option of a further renewal for 24 months to 30 September 2029.

Servicing of Davits for Science Vessel

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- a) The servicing of davits on board MRV Scotia.

Renewal: An option of a further 24 months extension until 30 September 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525777 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | April 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,254 |

## 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 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PALFINGER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241100 - Vessel repair services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525777
- 15 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521781
- 12 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511894
- 15 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509894

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=12
  12th August 2024 - Rescue boat Davit SCM 12-3.5 R Instruction Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=11
  12th August 2024 - Liferaft davit SCM14-3.5 L QR Instruction Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=10
  12th August 2024 - Operation_and_maintenance_manual_PRH-40_AP
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=9
  12th August 2024 - SCM 21-4 0 L QR Davit Instruction Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=8
  12th August 2024 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=3
  12th August 2024 - Schedule 2 - Annex B, Pricing (Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=7
  12th August 2024 - Schedule 2 - Annex B, Pricing (Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=2
  12th August 2024 - Schedule 2 - Annex B, Pricing (Lot 1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=6
  12th August 2024 - Schedule 2 - Annex B, Pricing (Lot 1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=1
  15th July 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=4
  15th July 2024 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services (Lot 1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509894&idx=5
  15th July 2024 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services (Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509894
  Servicing of Davits for Vessels - The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- a) The servicing of davits on board its three vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta; b) The servicing of davits on board MRV Scotia.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521781
  Servicing of Davits for Vessels - The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- a) The servicing of davits on board its three vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta; b) The servicing of davits on board MRV Scotia.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525777
  Servicing of Davits for Vessels - The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for:- b) The servicing of davits on board MRV Scotia.

## Notice URLs

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- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
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