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DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring & Power Management System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 09:04

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a replacement Vessel Management System (VMS) with Power Management System (PMS) functionality onboard Marine Scotland's MPV Jura and MPV Hirta. This procurement, categorised under goods, involves marine patrol vessels and aims to improve operational efficiency and supportability on both platforms. Awarded on 31st March 2026, and signed on 25th March 2026, this process concluded successfully with Control Room Solutions being selected as the supplier under an open procedure. Key details, including the procurement stage reaching completion and the focus on electronic submissions, highlight the importance of quality as an award criterion over price considerations. The contract is valued at £822,676 and is supported by the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment and management systems to engage with government procurement. The focus on enhancing vessel management systems presents growth prospects for companies that can offer innovative solutions and long-term system support. Large-scale enterprises, especially those capable of meeting stringent quality requirements and possessing advanced technological capabilities, will find this tender particularly suitable. With a robust procurement backdrop and an emphasis on maintaining high financial and insurance standards, businesses that align with these criteria will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Opportunities may arise for maintaining marine equipment across the UK, including strategic planning for unforeseen installation or commissioning delays, and extending support through 2030, highlighting both immediate and long-term business growth potentials.

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Notice Title

DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring & Power Management System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract 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 awarded a contract 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/029449-2026
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
Large

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
£822,676 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROL ROOM SOLUTIONS

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