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DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring & Power Management System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government for the project titled "DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring & Power Management System," which falls under the industry category of general public services and education. The procurement process is intended to replace obsolete and unsupported vessel management systems on Marine Scotland's MPV Jura and MPV Hirta to enhance operational efficiency and ensure long-term supportability. The contract was awarded to Control Room Solutions on 31 March 2026, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The award notice highlights that the contract, valued at approximately £822,676, was signed on 25 March 2026 with no bids from SMEs. The contract aims to promote functional standardisation across both vessels and considers economic operators who meet certain criteria, including adherence to regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Scotland. The main procurement category is goods, with delivery addresses located within UKM.

The open procurement method used by the Scottish Government presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in maritime technologies and systems integration. This tender suits large-scale businesses that can provide comprehensive solutions in vessel management systems with power management functionalities and ensures their continuity and supportability. Companies with capabilities in designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning such systems, particularly for government projects, are well-positioned to benefit. The focus on component standardisation across platforms further creates room for businesses specialising in maritime software engineering and systems management to enhance their growth by aligning their offerings with government needs for greater operational efficiency. The stipulation for insurance levels and financial stability also necessitates financially robust companies with adequate liability coverage to partake in tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring & Power Management System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a replacement Vessel Management System (VMS), incorporating Power Management System (PMS) functionality, onboard Marine Scotland's MPV Jura and MPV Hirta.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a replacement Vessel Management System (VMS), incorporating Power Management System (PMS) functionality, onboard Marine Scotland's MPV Jura and MPV Hirta. Both vessels currently operate legacy Rolls-Royce Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS) that are obsolete and unsupported. The replacement project aims to ensure enhanced operational efficiency, long-term supportability, and functional standardisation across both platforms.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Scotland

Renewal: 36-month optional extension to cover unforeseen installation or commissioning delays, with ongoing support and maintenance until 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816152
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552858
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£822,676 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROL ROOM SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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