Award

Purchase of Drones

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Tender

22 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the "Purchase of Drones" to enhance their Marine Protection Vessels (MPVs) with drone systems, aimed at improving monitoring capabilities in the marine environment. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 21st November 2019 at 12:00 GMT. This open procurement procedure includes a total contract value of £2,500,000. Interested parties should prepare proposals addressing the specified requirements, which will be evaluated on the basis of quality and price.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in drone technology, marine surveillance, and related services. Companies capable of providing ready-to-fly drone systems for vessel-based operations, as well as those with experience in marine compliance and monitoring, should consider participating. The procurement will prioritise bidders who demonstrate an understanding of the task and compliance with the outlined selection criteria, including financial stability and technical expertise.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Drones

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland, Compliance Division have a requirement to enhance their 3 Marine Protection Vessels (MPV's) with Ready-to-fly drone systems designed for vessel-based operations to improve MPV capability in monitoring activity in the marine environment, without altering or influencing the behaviour of the subject prior to inspection by a boarding party.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland, Compliance Division have a requirement to enhance their 3 Marine Protection Vessels (MPV's) with Ready-to-fly drone systems designed for vessel-based operations to improve MPV capability in monitoring activity in the marine environment, without altering or influencing the behaviour of the subject prior to inspection by a boarding party.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601744
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372278
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

60440000 - Aerial and related services

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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