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21 Jun 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has awarded a contract under the "G-Cloud 14" framework for hosting, maintenance, and support of the National Marine Plan Interactive (NMPi) system. This procurement process belongs to the services category and is aligned with the need for custom software development and system support services. The contract, awarded to Atkins Limited, covers the period from 5th May 2026 to 5th April 2027, with the contract being signed on 6th May 2026. The process has moved to the award stage, with the key involvement of two parties: the Scottish Government as the buyer, and Atkins Limited as the supplier. The main location of execution is Aberdeen, indicating a regional focus on marine infrastructure enhancement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, system maintenance, and IT support services. Companies with robust experience in delivering custom solutions and technical support for government projects will find this contract particularly suitable. The awarded value of £50,000 highlights a significant investment into marine technology and presents future networking and collaboration opportunities within this field. Additionally, businesses located in or familiar with the Scottish regulatory and operational environment will be well-positioned to maximise benefits from such procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Government Commercial Agency - G-Cloud 14 - Framework Ref: RM1557.14 - National Marine P...

Notice Description

Marine Scotland require a hosting, maintenance and support for its National Marine Plan Interactive (NMPi)system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831818
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558406
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

72250000 - System and support services

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 20278 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20263 months 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

Argyll and Bute Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

NHS Lanarkshire

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Atkins Limited

BT PLC

Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd

Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd.

MBA Engineering Consultancy LTD

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

WSP

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