--- title: "Maintenance and Repair of Air Circuit Breakers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824338" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824338" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824338.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824338.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Maintenance and Repair of Air Circuit Breakers Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824338 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824338) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824338.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate, is seeking tenders for the maintenance and repair of Air Circuit Breakers and low voltage switchboards on its fleet of marine vessels. This contract, titled "Maintenance and Repair of Air Circuit Breakers," falls under the general public services industry category and is slated to commence on 11th May 2026, extending over a 36-month period until 10th May 2029. Services are required at refit yards across the UK, reflecting an open procurement procedure with electronic submissions due by 23rd March 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and bids will be opened starting on the same date at Aberdeen. There are significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and marine engineering to compete for this contract. With an estimated value of GBP 600,000, suppliers experienced in marine equipment repair and maintenance could greatly benefit from fulfilling this contract, ensuring consistent operational reliability and performance of the Marine Directorate's fleet. Ideal competitors would possess a demonstrated financial turnover, comprehensive insurance coverage, and relevant technical expertise while meeting stringent selection criteria concerning economic and technical standards. Environmental management measures, technical facilities, and quality management compliance will further enhance a bidder's proposal, offering a pathway to sustain business growth within a prestigious government framework. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) maintenance, conduct an annual health check of low voltage (LV) switchboards, and undertake any ad-hoc repairs as required on board four Marine Directorate vessels; MPV Hirta, MPV Jura, MPV Minna, and MRV Scotia. The contract will cover a period of 36 months and aims to ensure that the Scottish Government Marine Directorate establish this contract to ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced to the highest standard, delivering best value, operational reliability, and optimal performance across the Marine Directorate fleet ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) maintenance, conduct an annual health check of low voltage (LV) switchboards, and undertake any ad-hoc repairs as required on board four Marine Directorate vessels; MPV Hirta, MPV Jura, MPV Minna, and MRV Scotia. Marine Directorate require the supplier to provide annual maintenance activities for all equipment detailed on vessels as well as unplanned maintenance due to breakdown.This will cover the replacement parts fitting and assembly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550084 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 10 May 2029 | | Recurrence | November 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 20 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550084 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550084 Maintenance and Repair of Air Circuit Breakers - The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) maintenance, conduct an annual health check of low voltage (LV) switchboards, and undertake any ad-hoc repairs as required on board four Marine Directorate vessels; MPV Hirta, MPV Jura, MPV Minna, and MRV Scotia. The contract will cover a period of 36 months and aims to ensure that the Scottish Government Marine Directorate establish this contract to ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced to the highest standard, delivering best value, operational reliability, and optimal performance across the Marine Directorate fleet ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824338 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824338 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=824338 - 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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