Planning

Marine Vessel Replacement Project

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 15:19

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the replacement of marine vessels. Titled the "Marine Vessel Replacement Project," this initiative focuses on the detailed design, construction, and delivery of Marine Protection and Research Vessels to replace existing fleet members, 'Minna' and 'Scotia'. The industry category is classified under Ships and Boats (CPV Code: 34500000), with operations centred in the UK, specifically region UKM. Interested parties can engage in a Request for Information (RFI) process, with responses due by 11th July 2025. The procurement process is anticipated to progress further with notices expected by 22nd September 2025, in accordance with the principles of the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in ship design and construction, particularly those experienced with marine patrol and research vessels. Companies with expertise in collaborating with governmental bodies and an understanding of marine compliance and design standards will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses proficient in creating detailed designs that meet classification society and flag state authority requirements could benefit greatly from participating in this emerging procurement process. The project provides an opportunity to establish or strengthen relationships with the Scottish Government, offering potential for enduring business growth in the marine construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Vessel Replacement Project

Notice Description

The contract would be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, outfitting and equipping, completion and delivery of Marine Protection and Research Vessels as replacement for two vessels of the current fleet.

Lot Information

Marine Patrol Vessel

The Scottish Government is considering procuring a contract for the design and build of a new class of Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel to replace two existing vessels 'Minna' and 'Scotia' as they reach the end of their service lives. The successful contractor would develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships would be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor would construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings. https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/ This exercise is being carried out in advance of any future procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. This notice has been created for the purposes of seeking information from the market regarding the Authority's requirements The purpose of the RFI is to seek information from the market and the responses to this request will be used to develop our delivery strategy and project planning. Further details are provided in the Request for Information (RFI) link attached to this notice.

Marine Research Vessel

The Scottish Government is considering procuring a contract for the design and build of a new class of Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel to replace two existing vessels 'Minna' and 'Scotia' as they reach the end of their service lives. The successful contractor would develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships would be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor would construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings. https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05556e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035899-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angus.mackenzie2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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