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title: "Award of Purchase of General Compressor Screw Pump for MPV Minna (MS-P-0469)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825264"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-15"
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# Award of Purchase of General Compressor Screw Pump for MPV Minna (MS-P-0469)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825264

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Scottish Government involved the purchase of a rotary screw air compressor for the MPV Minna, a project overseen by the Marine Directorate in Aberdeen. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically pumps and compressors, with the CPV codes 42120000 and 42123000. The process reached the award stage on 15th March 2026, marking the conclusion of the competitive bidding initiated with a tender period starting from 3rd September 2026. The Marine Directorate, located at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, spearheaded the procurement, with Design Air (Scotland) being awarded the contract valued at £6,163, which was signed on 3rd June 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the mechanical and engineering sectors specialising in compressors and related equipment. Businesses equipped to provide compatible solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in bespoke solutions for marine applications may stand out in future tenders issued by the Scottish Government's Marine Directorate, fostering potential long-term partnerships and allowing them to expand their market presence within public sector procurement endeavors.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of a rotary screw air compressor to replace the existing unit. The replacement compressor shall be fully compatible with the existing system, pipework, electrical supply, and control philosophy, unless otherwise stated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551728 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,163 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; HIGHLAND COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS HIGHLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REDRESS SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS); THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 34 |
| Supplier names | ACE TAXIS PERTH; ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING; AETHER; AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS; ANUBIS GROUP; COLLEGE KITS DIRECT; CRAIGIE CABS; D&J TAXIS; DECCO; DESIGN AIR (SCOTLAND; E A ELLISONS; EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH; HAMILTON SALES AND SERVICE; KORERO STUDIO; LEIDOS INNOVATIONS; MARYANNE JOHNSTON; MCTAGGART CONSTRUCTION; MUHAMMAD NAZIR; NILFISK; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; RANKINFRASER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE; RAY BLACK CONSULTING; RENAISSANCE; RS AQUA; SALONWEAR DIRECT; SKW CONSTRUCTION; SYNAPTIK; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE SME CLINIC; THINK HARD; TIAA; UNITED TOOLING SOLUTIONS T/A SCOTT DIRECT; VENESKY BROWN; WOODSONS OF ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42120000 - Pumps and compressors
- 42123000 - Compressors

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2026 at 16:51 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551728

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/

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