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Temporary Crewing Framework

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, UKM, EH6 6QQ

Contact Name: Marc Jones

Contact Email: marc.jones@gov.scot

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
7700000.0 GBP
Published
04 Jul 2025, 00:00
Deadline
04 Aug 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79620000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Scottish Ministers, acting through Marine Scotland, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of a Temporary Crewing Framework.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533927

Link Title: Temporary Crewing Framework

Link Description: Scottish Ministers, acting through Marine Scotland, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of a Temporary Crewing Framework.

Lots

Lot Description: Scottish Ministers, acting through Marine Scotland, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of temporary Crewing. This framework will be awarded to a maximum of 2 contractors. The framework will be ranked and it remains appropriate to have a second ranked contractor to minimise any disruption to the crewing requirements.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Understanding of Business

Documents

Document Title: Temporary Crewing Framework

Document Description: Scottish Ministers, acting through Marine Scotland, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of a Temporary Crewing Framework.

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