Tender

Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College is inviting tenders for the Supply, Installation, Commission, and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System at the Scottish Maritime Academy in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. This tender, under the ID NESCOL-PROJ-SMAS-2026, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure procurement method. The procurement is focused on supplying goods within the education industry category. The deadline for submission of electronic bids is set for the 8th of June, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by the opening of bids at 10:30 AM on the same day. The contract is valued at £625,000 GBP and offers an initial contract period with potential extensions of up to two further 12-month periods, contingent on performance and college requirements.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in maritime simulation technologies, particularly those experience in integrating complex simulation systems. It offers potential for growth and showcases expertise to a reputable educational institution. Businesses with capabilities in large-scale equipment supply, installation, and ongoing technical support would find this tender particularly aligned to their offerings. The focus on technical compliance and solution design under award criteria ensures that firms with innovative and high-quality solutions will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System to the Scottish Maritime Academy at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire as per the ITT documentation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to tender for the Supply, Installation, Commission and Support of a Ship Bridge Simulation System to the Scottish Maritime Academy at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire as per the ITT documentation

Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831383
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555395
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

34152000 - Training simulators

34931400 - Ship bridge simulators

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

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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