--- title: "Maintenance & Servicing on Refridgeration Plant on Vessels" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Maintenance & Servicing on Refridgeration Plant on Vessels Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five vessels operating in and around Scottish waters. This contract is within the services category, specifically focusing on general public services. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with electronic submission of tenders via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 20th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing on the same day. The maintenance services are to be carried out in various locations including Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, Glasgow, and Leith Harbour, aiming to uphold operational safety and reliability standards through scheduled maintenance in line with industry requirements. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine refrigeration and air conditioning services. Specifically, it is well-suited for companies with previous experience in vessel maintenance, possessing technical facilities, qualified staff, and the necessary equipment. The contract, valued at £75,000 GBP, spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an optional extension to 2030. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate financial stability, with a minimum yearly turnover of £150,000 GBP over the last two years, and technical proficiency through recent examples of relevant experience. The open procedure allows broad competition, providing growth prospects for businesses capable of fulfilling detailed technical and environmental management requirements. Prospective bidders should ensure compliance with quality management standards, such as ISO 9001, and be prepared to commit to necessary insurance levels for public and employer liabilities. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five of its vessels (MPV Jura, MPV Hirta, MPV Minna, MRV Scotia and MRV Alba na Mara) that operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above air conditioning and refrigeration plant require scheduled maintenance in line with industry standards and legal requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five of its vessels (MPV Jura, MPV Hirta, MPV Minna, MRV Scotia and MRV Alba na Mara) that operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above air conditioning and refrigeration plant require scheduled maintenance in line with industry standards and legal requirements. Each vessel will require an annual health check twice per year in May and November, albeit due to delay in setting up contract the initial service may be in July 2026. A mutually agreed time and date will be agreed. Flexibility on specific dates will be applied. The health check will be to check air filters, full function test, system cycling function, visual check. Renewal: 12 month optional extension to 30 June 2030. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554240 | | 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 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | January 2030. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## 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 - 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment - 71314100 - Electrical services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554240 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554240 Maintenance & Servicing on Refridgeration Plant on Vessels - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the provision of all maintenance and servicing of the air conditioning and refrigeration plant on five of its vessels (MPV Jura, MPV Hirta, MPV Minna, MRV Scotia and MRV Alba na Mara) that operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland. These vessels operate in the waters around and beyond Scotland, conducting inspection and compliance operations. To ensure operational safety and reliability, the above air conditioning and refrigeration plant require scheduled maintenance in line with industry standards and legal requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829868 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=829868 - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829868. 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