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Refit of MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, UKM, AB11 9DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Bob McLeod

Contact Email: bob.mcleod@gov.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1312442500

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2160000.0 GBP
Published
07 Nov 2025, 16:29
Deadline
08 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Scotia over the next three years.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The refit specification provided will highlight the actual requirements. These are either annual refit requirements, planned or periodic maintenance. The refit of each vessel will be over a two week period. Periods specified within tender can be variable but the Scottish Ministers would wish to maintain periods close to these specified dates to maintain class certification of vessels. It is anticipated that there will be a small amount of additional tasks required which have not been contracted for within this list.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-02T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-02-01T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Understanding and Delivery of Requirements

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Staff Competence, Knowledge & Experience

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Contract Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Risk Management and Health & Safety

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Corporate & Social Responsibilities

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work First

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