Refit of MRV Alba na Mara

Buyer
Scottish Government
Value
Not published
Closes
3 November 2026
Where
Edinburgh
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate wants a contractor to refit its research and patrol vessel, MRV Alba na Mara, over the next three years. The work covers overhauling and upgrading the ship so it can keep operating at sea.

What the buyer wants

• Marine engineering and refit work on a working government vessel, carried out in phases over three years • Dry-dock or shipyard facilities, plus skilled marine engineers and technicians who can complete the work to ship standards • Project planning, safety management and regular reporting to the Marine Directorate throughout the programme

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

Most small businesses would be disqualified by not having access to shipyard or dry-dock facilities, the marine engineering capability, and the financial strength to deliver a three-year vessel refit programme.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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