--- title: "Maintenance & Repair of Rigid Inflatable Boats Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819548" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819548" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819548.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819548.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-01-02" --- # Maintenance & Repair of Rigid Inflatable Boats Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819548 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819548) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819548.json) ## Summary See notice for full details. ## Notice The Scottish Government, acting through Marine Directorate, invites tenders for the maintenance and repair of our fleet of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) as part of Marine Directorate's commitment to meeting health and safety requirements. The Framework will be divided into several geographical lots to allow Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete for this business. ### Lot Information Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats - South Scotland Marine Directorate have five vessels of which MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta carry RIBs to undertake regulatory activities. MPV Jura and Hirta both carry two RIBs and MPV Minna carries one RIB. MRV Scotia, our Science vessel, also carries a RIB as well. RIBs are also used by our Inshore Protection Programme (IPP) and Science programme. The RIBs within the IPP and science teams are based around the coast of Scotland at marinas during the summer period at various locations that change each year. The RIBs require to be serviced, maintained and repaired when necessary throughout the specified contract period. This will include both planned maintenance and unplanned repairs to maintain these assets. Marine Directorate currently has 14 RIBs which will require planned and unplanned maintenance as part of this framework. Renewal: Option of 12 months extension Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats - Orkney Marine Directorate have five vessels of which MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta carry RIBs to undertake regulatory activities. MPV Jura and Hirta both carry two RIBs and MPV Minna carries one RIB. MRV Scotia, our Science vessel, also carries a RIB as well. RIBs are also used by our Inshore Protection Programme (IPP) and Science programme. The RIBs within the IPP and science teams are based around the coast of Scotland at marinas during the summer period at various locations that change each year. The RIBs require to be serviced, maintained and repaired when necessary throughout the specified contract period. This will include both planned maintenance and unplanned repairs to maintain these assets. Marine Directorate currently has 14 RIBs which will require planned and unplanned maintenance as part of this framework. Renewal: Option of 12 months extension. Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats - North Scotland Marine Directorate have five vessels of which MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta carry RIBs to undertake regulatory activities. MPV Jura and Hirta both carry two RIBs and MPV Minna carries one RIB. MRV Scotia, our Science vessel, also carries a RIB as well. RIBs are also used by our Inshore Protection Programme (IPP) and Science programme. The RIBs within the IPP and science teams are based around the coast of Scotland at marinas during the summer period at various locations that change each year. The RIBs require to be serviced, maintained and repaired when necessary throughout the specified contract period. This will include both planned maintenance and unplanned repairs to maintain these assets. Marine Directorate currently has 14 RIBs which will require planned and unplanned maintenance as part of this framework. Renewal: Option of 12 months extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546391 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | October 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241100 - Vessel repair services ## Release History - 2 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546391 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546391 Maintenance & Repair of Rigid Inflatable Boats Framework - The Scottish Government, acting through Marine Directorate, invites tenders for the maintenance and repair of our fleet of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) as part of Marine Directorate's commitment to meeting health and safety requirements. The Framework will be divided into several geographical lots to allow Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete for this business. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=819548 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819548 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=819548 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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