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Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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25 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has concluded the procurement process for the "Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System," classified under general public services, with a focus on goods. This contract involved the replacement of an existing system and the refit is planned to take place on board the MRV Scotia in Leith, Edinburgh. The contract was awarded to Thistle Marine Ltd on 20th May 2026, with the total value amounting to £323,494.20. This process proceeded through a limited procurement method, specifically an award without prior publication due to technical reasons and necessity to avoid significant inconvenience or cost duplication. The completion of this award marks the final stage of the process.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment and control systems to collaborate with governmental bodies. Businesses that excel in providing specialised and technical marine solutions can benefit by becoming involved in future similar procurement opportunities. The award to Thistle Marine Ltd, an SME, highlights the potential for medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively in such specialised niche markets. As the contract aligns with a renewal strategy due to manufacturing delays, other firms may find value in offering reliable supply chain solutions to prevent such occurrences.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Auto Trawl Control System. The purchase of the new system will replace an existing system which will require to be swapped out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Auto Trawl Control System. The purchase of the new system will replace an existing system which will require to be swapped out. This contract is an extension of a previous contract due to delay in obtaining equipment from manufacturer causing the installation to be delayed until November 2026.

Procurement Information

A delay in delivery of goods by manufacturer has caused re-scheduling of contract delivery. A renewal of contract is required as a new contract cannot be undertaken as this would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556474
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34513100 - Fishing vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£323,494 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 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

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THISTLE MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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