--- title: "Vessel Crane Maintenance for MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Vessel Crane Maintenance for MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government recently concluded the procurement process titled "Vessel Crane Maintenance for MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta," focusing on the procurement of services in the general public services category. The process, managed by the central purchasing body Scottish Government, involved maintaining and testing cranes on marine protection vessels, with work to be performed at the Refit Yard in William Wright Dock, Hull. The procurement followed an open procedure under EU guidelines and entered the award stage on 1 June 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 209,593.30, was signed on 13 May 2026 with Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd, an SME located in Aberdeen, UK. The tasks involved include hose replacement, structural testing, wire replacement, and fault finding, ensuring operational integrity and compliance with industry standards. This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in crane maintenance and marine mechanical services to expand their scope within government projects, especially firms accustomed to working with maritime operations. Businesses with competencies in regular maintenance, inspection, and safety testing should find this opportunity promising. The contract is particularly beneficial to SMEs, as illustrated by Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd's successful bid. Companies will have a chance to showcase their skills in servicing high-value public assets and maintain long-lasting governmental relationships. With the contract period leading to April 2028, with a potential extension to April 2029, businesses can plan for sustained collaboration if they can demonstrate excellent service quality and compliance within stipulated criteria. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of cranes installed on its three marine protection vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of cranes installed on its three marine protection vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above cranes require scheduled maintenance and statutory testing in line with industry standards and legal requirements. Tasks include internal and external hose replacement, structural testing, wire replacement and fault finding. Renewal: An optional extension to 30 April 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556902 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 May 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | November 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £209,593 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL 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 - 50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556902 - 29 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538092 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG538092&idx=5 8th October 2025 - Hirta - Crane Hose Register - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG538092&idx=4 29th September 2025 - For MPV Jura - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG538092&idx=3 29th September 2025 - For MPV Minna - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG538092&idx=1 29th August 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG538092&idx=2 29th August 2025 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538092 Vessel Crane Maintenance for MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of cranes installed on its three marine protection vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556902 Vessel Crane Maintenance for MPV Jura, Minna & Hirta - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of cranes installed on its three marine protection vessels, MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808727 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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