Open31 days left · closes midday, Monday 14 December 2026

Supply of Replacement Air Circuit Breakers

Scottish Government · Central government

In brief

Scottish Government is looking for suppliers for this contract (Scotland).

The estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, starting 6 January 2027.

Bids close at midday, Monday 14 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Monday 14 December 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Solution & Delivery 60% · Contract Management & Quality Assurance 30% · Corporate & Social Responsibilities 5% · Fair Work First 5% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the supply of replacement Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs) and associated retrofit equipment for the 660V and 415V switchboards onboard MPV Jura and MPV Hirta.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 31 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £150,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 14 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

12 November 2026Contract notice · notice 107764-2026

Last time this was bought

Maintenance and Repair of Air Circuit Breakers

Won by: NJC Power Limited
Awarded: 14 August 2026
Value: Not stated, or split across lots
Bids: 2

Matched on Scottish Government, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Scottish GovernmentLast 12 months

Procurements

117

Awards

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All tenders and awards from Scottish Government

From notice 107764-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.