Planning

Marine Vessel Replacement Project

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is currently in the planning phase for a procurement titled the Marine Vessel Replacement Project. This initiative falls within the General public services and Digital Connectivity categories and involves the detailed design and construction of Marine Protection and Research Vessels, replacing two older vessels in their fleet. Targeted within the UKM region, the project is planned with a future notice date set for 22nd September 2025. Interested parties are invited to respond by 11th July 2025 via a Request for Information (RFI) to help shape the procurement’s delivery strategy and project planning.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses within marine engineering, shipbuilding, and related sectors to engage with a major public initiative backed by the Scottish Government. Companies specialising in vessel design, construction, and outfitting stand to benefit from this project, particularly those with experience in complying with stringent regulatory standards and coordinating with marine authorities. By participating in the RFI process, businesses can not only influence the project’s development but also position themselves favourably for future contracting opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Marine Vessel Replacement Project

Notice Description

The contract would be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, outfitting and equipping, completion and delivery of Marine Protection and Research Vessels as replacement for two vessels of the current fleet.

Lot Information

Marine Patrol Vessel

The Scottish Government is considering procuring a contract for the design and build of a new class of Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel to replace two existing vessels 'Minna' and 'Scotia' as they reach the end of their service lives. The successful contractor would develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships would be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor would construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings. https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/ This exercise is being carried out in advance of any future procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. This notice has been created for the purposes of seeking information from the market regarding the Authority's requirements The purpose of the RFI is to seek information from the market and the responses to this request will be used to develop our delivery strategy and project planning. Further details are provided in the Request for Information (RFI) link attached to this notice.

Marine Research Vessel

The Scottish Government is considering procuring a contract for the design and build of a new class of Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel to replace two existing vessels 'Minna' and 'Scotia' as they reach the end of their service lives. The successful contractor would develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships would be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor would construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings. https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533514
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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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