Tender

Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

07 May 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North East Scotland College involves a tender for the "Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System" to be installed at the Scottish Maritime Academy located in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. This tender falls under the industry category of ship bridge simulators, with a focus on goods procurement. The process is currently in the Tender stage, following an open procedure, and is governed by the legal basis of 32014L0024 under CELEX. The tender submission deadline is set for 8 June 2026, at 10:00 AM, and the estimated contract value is £625,000. The tender includes criteria such as technical compliance, simulator performance, and price considerations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training simulators, installation services, and marine equipment support. Companies with expertise in technical compliance, solution design, and regulatory compliance in maritime simulation technology would be well-suited to this opportunity. The project also allows for business growth through potential contract extensions, as the agreement may be renewed for up to two additional 12-month periods based on satisfactory performance and ongoing requirements of the college. Participating businesses will need to ensure their submissions adhere to the outlined quality and price criteria, with electronic submissions being facilitated through the designated Public Contracts Scotland's platform.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System to the Scottish Maritime Academy at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire as per the ITT documentation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to tender for the Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System to the Scottish Maritime Academy at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire as per the ITT documentation

Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042076-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

34152000 - Training simulators

34931400 - Ship bridge simulators

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

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0693b4-2026-05-07T15:34:30+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-07T15:34:30+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0693b4",
    "description": "NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831383. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:831383) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=831383",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "NESCOL-PROJ-SMAS-2026",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "34931400",
            "description": "Ship bridge simulators"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "Invitation to tender for the Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System to the Scottish Maritime Academy at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire as per the ITT documentation",
        "value": {
            "amount": 625000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Invitation to tender for the Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System to the Scottish Maritime Academy at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire as per the ITT documentation",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Technical Compliance & Solution Design",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "25"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Simulator Performance, Capability & Regulatory Compliance",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "25"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Implementation, Installation & Training",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "40"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 625000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 90
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement."
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "34152000",
                        "description": "Training simulators"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "34150000",
                        "description": "Simulators"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50240000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "51000000",
                        "description": "Installation services (except software)"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM50"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Scottish Maritime Academy, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "participationFees": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "type": [
                    "document"
                ]
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/",
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/"
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "suitability",
                    "description": "as stated in the procurement documents",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                }
            ]
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "contractTerms": {
            "performanceTerms": "as stated in the procurement documents",
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-08T10:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 90
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-06-08T10:30:00+01:00"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2026-06-08T10:30:00+01:00",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "North East Scotland College - Aberdeen City Campus"
            },
            "description": "Electronic Download by Mark Davidson - Procurement Officer"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-146979",
            "name": "North East Scotland College",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "North East Scotland College",
                "id": "SC021174"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "region": "UKM50",
                "postalCode": "AB25 1BN",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Mark Davidson",
                "telephone": "+44 3003305550",
                "email": "subcontracts@nescol.ac.uk",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.nescol.ac.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00442",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "09",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Education"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-11065",
            "name": "Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre & Commercial Courts",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre & Commercial Courts"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Castle Street",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "postalCode": "AB10 1WP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1224657200",
                "email": "aberdeen@scotcourts.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-146979",
        "name": "North East Scotland College"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831383"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}