Refit of MRV Scotia
A Tender Notice
by SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- 2M
- Sector
- TRANSPORT
- Published
- 07 Nov 2025
- Delivery
- 02 Feb 2026 to 01 Feb 2028
- Deadline
- 08 Dec 2025 12:00
Related Terms
Location
At suppliers dry dock within their yard
2 buyers
- Scottish Government Aberdeen
Description
The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the refitting of its vessel, MRV Scotia over the next three years.
Total Quantity or Scope
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.
Award Criteria
| Understanding and Delivery of Requirements | 35.0 |
| Staff Competence, Knowledge & Experience | 25.0 |
| Contract Management | 15.0 |
| Risk Management and Health & Safety | 10.0 |
| Corporate & Social Responsibilities | 10.0 |
| Fair Work First | 5.0 |
| PRICE | 30.0 |
CPV Codes
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Indicators
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are not available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
Question scoring methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender. 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=815263. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:815263) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=815263
Reference
- FTS 072184-2025