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title: "Design and Construction of two Rigid Inflatable Boats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b385"
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# Design and Construction of two Rigid Inflatable Boats

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b385

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking tenders for the design and construction of two commercial Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB), each with a minimum length of 7.80m. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to inflatable craft, and is intended for coastal patrol operations around Scotland's coastline and islands. The tender is currently in the active stage and has a closing date for submissions set for 21st June 2021, with award criteria focused on quality and price. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for marine engineering and construction companies, particularly those with experience in manufacturing RIBs or similar vessels. Businesses that possess robust quality management systems, appropriate technical expertise, and compliance with safety standards are strongly suited to compete. Given that this tender encourages electronic submissions, companies should ensure they register and prepare their bids well in advance to meet the outlined deadlines effectively.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for 2 x 7.80m (minimum) length overall commercial Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB). Both RIBs require to be coded and constructed to MCA Cat3R 20nm Day, Night time R due to extenuating circumstances as per Workboat Code edition 2 Amendment 1. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two inshore patrol RIBs from various locations around the coast of mainland Scotland as well as the Islands (including the North sea). These RIBs will be a replacement for the RIBs currently in use and will only be required for use as coastal patrol vessels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for 2 x 7.80m (minimum) length overall commercial Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB). Both RIBs require to be coded and constructed to MCA Cat3R 20nm Day, Night time R due to extenuating circumstances as per Workboat Code edition 2 Amendment 1. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two inshore patrol RIBs from various locations around the coast of mainland Scotland as well as the Islands (including the North sea). These RIBs will be a replacement for the RIBs currently in use and will only be required for use as coastal patrol vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003695-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £256,360 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN MARINE POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521100 - Surveillance boats
- 34522450 - Inflatable craft
- 34522500 - Rubber dinghies

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003695-2022
- 21 May 2021 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011283-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654710
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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