Award

Temporary Crewing Framework

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently inviting tenders for the "Temporary Crewing Framework," a procurement initiative managed through Marine Scotland. This open procedure seeks to establish a multi-supplier framework to provide temporary crew services valued at GBP 7,700,000. The tender is currently at the tender stage, and submissions must be made electronically by 4th August 2025. The procurement is categorised under "General public services," with services primarily delivered in the UKM region, particularly impacting areas such as Glasgow and Edinburgh. The framework will run for an initial three years, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses certified by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, particularly those with experience in managing temporary crews in maritime environments. Suitable bidders will demonstrate solid financial ratios, insurance coverage, and robust quality and environmental management systems. The framework allows for a maximum of two contractors, offering SMEs a stable platform to expand their service portfolio further. This tender also emphasises community benefits, encouraging bidders to include employment and training schemes as part of their service delivery, making them appealing to diverse businesses focused on community growth and collaboration in their service chains.

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Notice Title

Temporary Crewing Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Ministers, acting through Marine Scotland, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of a Temporary Crewing Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Ministers, acting through Marine Scotland, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of temporary Crewing. This framework will be awarded to a maximum of 2 contractors. The framework will be ranked and it remains appropriate to have a second ranked contractor to minimise any disruption to the crewing requirements.

Options: The contract period is 36 months from 01/11/2025 to 31/10/2028. The Purchaser may extend the contract by a further 12 months from 01/11/2028 to 31/10/2029.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803386
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542619
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is an ongoing requirement with further notices expected prior to the expiry of the contract. i.e. 32-45 months (subject to contract extension).

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Marc Jones
Contact Email
campbell.forsyth2@gov.scot, marc.jones@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAMMACH BRYANT

INTERMARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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