--- title: "Refit of MRV Scotia" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-04-03" --- # Refit of MRV Scotia Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has conducted a procurement process for the refitting of the vessel MRV Scotia under their Marine Directorate, spanning a duration of three years. Situated in Edinburgh, the buying organisation initiated this open procedure, classified under general public services, with a focus on services related to marine maintenance. The procurement reached its award stage on 3 April 2026, following previous tender updates, including amendments to deadlines due to scheduling issues. The contract, valued at £2,160,000, was signed with Dales Marine Services, a supplier located in Aberdeen, on 1 April 2026, and is set to commence on February 2026, with completion expected by February 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine refitting services. Organisations possessing technical facilities, environmental management processes, and relevant experience in the maritime sector can benefit from this contract to expand their operational footprint. As the project entails maintenance at the supplier's dry dock, businesses with such infrastructural capabilities, especially those domiciled within the UK, stand well-positioned to compete. Given the procurement’s specifications and the emphasis on quality, technical expertise alongside robust economic and financial health would be advantageous for bidders aiming to capture similar opportunities in the future. The contract requires suppliers to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the refitting requirements, ensuring the maintenance of crucial vessel certifications over the tenure. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Scotia over the next three years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The refit specification provided will highlight the actual requirements. These are either annual refit requirements, planned or periodic maintenance. The refit of each vessel will be over a two week period. Periods specified within tender can be variable but the Scottish Ministers would wish to maintain periods close to these specified dates to maintain class certification of vessels. It is anticipated that there will be a small amount of additional tasks required which have not been contracted for within this list. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553246 | | 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 | 3 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | October 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,160,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 3 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553246 - 15 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545613 - 3 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544788 - 7 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543076 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543076&idx=7 7th November 2025 - Schedule 2, Annex C - Price Proposal Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543076&idx=8 7th November 2025 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543076&idx=1 7th November 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543076&idx=2 7th November 2025 - Schedule 1, Appendix A - Scotia Refit Tasking 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543076&idx=3 7th November 2025 - Schedule 1, Appendix B - Scotia Refit Tasking 2027 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543076&idx=4 7th November 2025 - Schedule 1, Appendix C - Scotia Refit Tasking 2028 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543076&idx=5 7th November 2025 - Schedule 1, Appendix D - Scotia Refit Tasking summary - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543076&idx=6 7th November 2025 - Schedule 1, Appendix E - Scotia Paint Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543076 Refit of MRV Scotia - The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Scotia over the next three years. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553246 Refit of MRV Scotia - The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Scotia over the next three years. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815263 - 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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