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Award of Purchase and Installation of Satellite Antenna System for MRV Scotia (MS-P-0453)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate, has concluded the award stage of a tender for the purchase and installation of a satellite TV antenna system on its vessel, MRV Scotia. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, with a specific focus on satellite antennas as outlined in CPV classification 32324310. Located in Aberdeen, the Marine Laboratory serves as the base for this procurement activity. On 26th February 2026, the award was made to Echomaster Marine Limited, based in Macduff, for an amount of 21,224.52 GBP. This award follows the period of submission which involved two bids from participants, indicating competitive interest in this marine-focused procurement.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in marine technologies and communications, particularly those specialising in satellite systems. Firms capable of accommodating the dynamic requirements of nautical environments, ensuring robust and reliable signal reception even on moving platforms, would find these opportunities promising. Echomaster Marine Limited’s successful bid highlights that businesses proficient in compatibility with existing maritime systems are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The involvement of a high-profile buyer, such as the Scottish Government, further accentuates the value proposition for businesses aiming to harness their expertise in marine technology provisioning for government projects.

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Notice Title

Award of Purchase and Installation of Satellite Antenna System for MRV Scotia (MS-P-0453)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase and installation of a satellite TV antenna system for its vessel MRV Scotia.The current satellite system requirements replacement and upgrading, to allow for a stable and reliable signal.The new equipment must hold steady signal on moving platform and be backward compatible with the vessel's current TV distribution system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821213
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550493
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,224 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AECOM

CAS DUNCAN

ECHOMASTER MARINE

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

LARGS YACHT HAVEN

PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND

WATER RESCUE SCOTLAND

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