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Framework Agreement for the Maintenance and Repair of Navigation and Communication Equipment

Scottish Government

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15 Sep 2026 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate is procuring a services framework for maintenance, repair and replacement of navigation and communication equipment on its patrol and research vessels. The requirement covers planned maintenance, unplanned and call-out repairs, supply and fitting of replacement equipment, and airtime agreements for SAT C and Iridium communications. It is divided into two lots: maintenance and repair, and replacement equipment. Work will be delivered in the United Kingdom and concerns marine equipment used to keep vessels’ navigational and communications systems operational. This opportunity suits contractors able to provide both technical marine equipment services and, where relevant, replacement supply and installation.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure for a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 15 October 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening at 13:00 the same day in East Lothian. The framework is for 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2030, with a total estimated value of £650,000. Bids must remain valid for 180 days and may include variants. Evaluation covers understanding and delivery of requirements (40%), staff competence, knowledge and experience (30%), risk, quality assurance and health and safety (15%), corporate and social responsibilities (10%), Fair Work First (5%), and price (30%). Electronic ordering and payment will be used.

The opportunity is suited to established marine engineering, communications or navigation-equipment specialists with capacity to support patrol and research vessels. Bidders must show three relevant examples of experience, provide suitably qualified staff and identify the technicians or technical bodies available to deliver the work. They must demonstrate suitable technical facilities, quality controls, supply-chain tracking, environmental measures, tools, plant and equipment, and explain any proposed subcontracting. A UKAS-accredited ISO 9001 certificate, or an equivalent documented and senior-approved quality-management system, is required. Financial requirements include £130,000 specific annual turnover, a current ratio above 0.8, and employers’ and £1 million public liability insurance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Maintenance and Repair of Navigation and Communication Equipment

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for planned maintenance, call out repair and replacement of its navigational and communication equipment on board the patrol and research vessels in operation.

Lot Information

Replacement of Navigation and Communication Equipment

Marine Directorate require a Framework Agreement for supply and fitting of replacement Navigation and Communication equipment on board the patrol and research vessels in operation.

Maintenance and Repair for Navigation and Communication Equipment

Marine Directorate require planned and unplanned maintenance and call out repair of its navigational and communication equipment, including airtime agreements for SAT C and Iridium communication equipment, as detailed within this specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fa79
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087456-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2030 4-5 years
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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

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