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Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project

Scottish Government

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17 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking naval architecture and marine engineering support for its Vessel Replacement Project. The work covers a new Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel, from procurement through design, construction, testing and delivery. Services include procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist shipyard supervision, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities. The requirement suits firms able to provide experienced naval architects, marine engineers and site supervision personnel across the full vessel lifecycle. Work is associated with the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate and is delivered in Scotland, including shipyard and vessel locations. The procurement is for professional services, classified under CPV 71318000, and includes community benefit activity linked to maritime skills, education and training.

The process reached tender: the Scottish Government invited offers using a restricted procedure with electronic submission. One lot covers the complete requirement. The tender deadline was 16 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 1,080 days, with four optional 12-month extensions at the purchaser’s discretion. The maximum value is £3.4 million. Bids must remain valid for 180 days, and English is the submission language. At least five candidates are to be invited to the second stage, with invitations scheduled for 1 October 2026. Selection covers economic and technical criteria through the SPD process. Evaluation is based on quality at 80% and price at 20%; variant bids are not allowed.

This opportunity is suited to established naval architecture and marine engineering consultancies, ship design specialists and firms with shipyard supervision capability. Suppliers should be able to support procurement, technical assessment, design assurance, construction oversight, specialist site supervision, factory and vessel trials, and formal acceptance for two new vessels. The requirement calls for capacity across several project phases and the ability to provide suitably experienced personnel for defined Statements of Work or project-specific assignments. Economic and technical capability must be demonstrated through the SPD process. Firms with marine vessel replacement, shipbuilding, commissioning or delivery experience should be well placed to compete. Community benefits include apprenticeships, trainee placements, structured training, and engagement with schools, colleges or training providers through maritime and STEM activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project

Notice Description

Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases.

Renewal: 4 x 12 month optional extension periods at discretion of the purchaser

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562469
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562469
    Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project - Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases.

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