Award

Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 09:18

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 16:23

Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 15:59

Tender

22 Oct 2024 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the buyer, has awarded a contract for the provision of an Auto Trawl Control System as part of its requirement to replace an existing system. The project, titled "Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System," is categorised under agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has now reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 1st December 2025. The winning bid was awarded to Thistle Marine Ltd, with the refit scheduled to take place on board MRV Scotia in Leith, Edinburgh, UK.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine technology and systems sector, particularly those specialising in fishing vessel equipment. The procurement emphasizes quality delivery with criteria such as Delivery of Requirements and Staff Competence, indicating potential for businesses with strong technical expertise and a proven track record in similar projects. Given the scope and nature of the project, companies with capabilities in electronic submissions and those familiar with public procurement standards would be well-placed to compete in such tenders. Moreover, the details provided in the award criteria underscore the importance of experience and capability in providing comprehensive, quality solutions.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Auto Trawl Control System. The purchase of the new system will replace an existing system which will require to be swapped out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Auto Trawl Control System. The purchase of the new system will replace an existing system which will require to be swapped out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b025
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080428-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34513100 - Fishing vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£323,494 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THISTLE MARINE

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