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Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project

Scottish Government

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17 Aug 2026 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is procuring naval architecture and marine engineering services for its Vessel Replacement Project. The requirement supports the development and delivery of a new Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel. Work covers procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities. The successful provider will supply expertise across procurement, design, construction, testing and delivery, including shipyard supervision and marine engineering advice. This is an engineering consultancy and advisory services opportunity for firms able to support complex vessel programmes and work with shipyards, vessel designers and government project teams. The services will be delivered in connection with vessel construction, testing and acceptance activities, including work at relevant shipyard and vessel locations.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a selective restricted procedure. It is divided into one lot and uses electronic submission. The tender submission deadline set by the buyer is 16 September 2026 at 12:00. The second-stage invitation is scheduled for 1 October 2026. The contract period is 1,080 days, with four optional 12-month extension periods at the purchaser’s discretion. The maximum contract value is GBP 3.4 million, with no guaranteed volume of work. The buyer expects the contract to operate mainly through agreed Statements of Work for defined periods or project-specific activities. Evaluation is based on quality at 80% and price at 20%. Bidders must submit in English, and variants are not allowed.

This opportunity suits naval architecture and marine engineering consultancies with experience supporting vessel replacement, shipbuilding or other complex maritime programmes. Relevant capability includes technical procurement support, evaluation of vessel proposals, design assurance, build oversight, shipyard supervision, factory acceptance testing, vessel trials and final acceptance. Suppliers need the capacity to provide specialist personnel through successive design, construction, testing and delivery stages, and to agree teams and services for defined Statements of Work. The requirement is likely to suit businesses able to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering input and work closely with government, designers, shipyards and vessel operators. The procurement also includes community benefit expectations, including apprenticeships, trainee placements or structured training in shipbuilding and marine engineering, plus education and STEM outreach in coastal or maritime communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project

Notice Description

Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases.

Renewal: 4 x 12 month optional extension periods at discretion of the purchaser

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e5a8
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078135-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

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