---
title: "Maintenance & Replacement of Fire Fighting Equipment on MPV Hirta"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823520"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Maintenance & Replacement of Fire Fighting Equipment on MPV Hirta

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823520

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Scottish Government, involves a contract titled "Maintenance & Replacement of Fire Fighting Equipment on MPV Hirta," under the industry category of general public services. This contract, located in Glasgow, falls within the procurement stage of 'Award' and involves an active contract signed on 2nd February 2026. The procurement method was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, necessitated by regulations that required equipment changes on vessels for operational ability. The CPV classification for this process is 71317200, indicating services related to fire-fighting equipment maintenance and replacement at MPV Hirta's harbour location, within the UKM region. The contract value amounts to GBP 9,263.35.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment maintenance and replacement, particularly those with expertise in technology-driven solutions where technical reasons limit competition. Draeger Safety UK Ltd, identified as a small or medium enterprise (SME), successfully competed for this contract, exemplifying the potential for SMEs to engage in such niche service requirements. The procurement, having been awarded, highlights the importance of technical expertise and the ability of businesses to adapt swiftly to regulatory demands for safety compliance on maritime vessels. Businesses operating within similar technical domains may find such tenders promising for growth, as they can leverage their specialised knowledge to fulfil stringent regulatory requirements and operational readiness.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for maintenance and replacement of fire fighting equipment on board MPV Hirta.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for maintenance and replacement of fire fighting equipment on board MPV Hirta.

### Procurement Information

Regulations required a change of equipment on vessels which were required to be enacted to allow vessel to sail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549423 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,263 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAEGER SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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
- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549423

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549423
  Maintenance & Replacement of Fire Fighting Equipment on MPV Hirta - The Scottish Ministers invites bids for maintenance and replacement of fire fighting equipment on board MPV Hirta.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823520

## Provenance

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