Award

Purchase & Installation of Remote Electronic Monitoring Device

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has completed a procurement process for the purchase and installation of a remote electronic monitoring device on a fishing vessel, specifically the FV Viora LK177, which operates out of Lerwick, Shetland. The procurement process involved a limited tender method, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the supplier being the sole agent of the manufacturer for the required equipment. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is classified as a service procurement. The key dates included the contract signing on 2nd February 2026, with an award notice published on 13th February 2026. The contract was awarded to Woodsons of Aberdeen Ltd, an SME based in Aberdeen.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in marine electronics, particularly those capable of providing niche monitoring systems. As the procurement was awarded without competition, businesses that can establish themselves as sole agents or experts in specific marine technologies may find potential for growth through similar contracts. Companies interested in such government projects should aspire to supply unique technological solutions that require specialised expertise, thereby minimising competition. This case highlights the importance for businesses to develop distinct capabilities or maintain exclusive distribution rights to enhance their chance to win government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase & Installation of Remote Electronic Monitoring Device

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites bids for the purchase and installation of a remote electronic monitoring system to a fishing vessel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites bids for the purchase and installation of a remote electronic monitoring system to a fishing vessel.

Procurement Information

Supplier is sole agent of manufacturer of unit being installed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823635
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549517
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

51540000 - Installation services of special-purpose machinery and equipment

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

92222000 - Closed circuit television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,263 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Carrie Farah
Contact Email
carrie.farah@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412447216

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODSONS OF ABERDEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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