Tender

DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring & Power Management System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has issued a tender for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a new Vessel Management System (VMS) with Power Management System (PMS) capabilities for Marine Scotland's MPV Jura and MPV Hirta. This project falls under the industry category of "Marine patrol vessels" and aims to replace obsolete systems, ensuring operational efficiency and standardisation. The procurement process is currently in the "tender" stage, and it follows an open procedure method. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 15th January 2026, located in the UKM region. The estimated contract value is £500,000, with potential for a 36-month extension for ongoing support.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the marine equipment manufacturing and maintenance sectors, especially those specializing in advanced vessel monitoring systems. Companies capable of providing state-of-the-art VMS and PMS functionalities with robust operational support, while meeting the Scottish Government's financial and insurance requirements, are well-suited to compete. The project promises long-term growth potential given its extension and support options, fostering strong client relations with a significant governmental body, the Scottish Government. The emphasis on quality accounting for 60% of the award criteria further highlights opportunities for businesses committed to delivering superior technical solutions.

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Notice Title

DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring & Power Management System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a replacement Vessel Management System (VMS), incorporating Power Management System (PMS) functionality, onboard Marine Scotland's MPV Jura and MPV Hirta.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a replacement Vessel Management System (VMS), incorporating Power Management System (PMS) functionality, onboard Marine Scotland's MPV Jura and MPV Hirta. Both vessels currently operate legacy Rolls-Royce Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS) that are obsolete and unsupported. The replacement project aims to ensure enhanced operational efficiency, long-term supportability, and functional standardisation across both platforms. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Scotland

Renewal: 36-month optional extension to cover unforeseen installation or commissioning delays, with ongoing support and maintenance until 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e380
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074855-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.brydon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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