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title: "Access to Offshore Digital Television"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0331f6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0331f6.json"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-04-29"
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# Access to Offshore Digital Television

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0331f6

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a tender process for the provision of "Access to Offshore Digital Television," aimed at supporting its Marine Scotland division in providing digital television services on five operational vessels in Scottish waters. The tender, categorised under services with a CPV classification of "92224000 - Digital television," utilised a limited procurement method with rationale due to a lack of competition for technical reasons. The contract was signed on 1 January 2022, with a total value of £225,000. The procurement process is documented under the reference NCA/21/093 and is now active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and entertainment industries, particularly for those with expertise in providing digital services suitable for maritime operations. Companies possessing the capability to offer satellite or internet-based digital TV solutions would be well-suited to compete, especially in scenarios where traditional cable services are not feasible. With the requirement for ongoing access to relevant information and entertainment for staff during lengthy sea voyages, the successful supplier is well-positioned to form a long-term relationship with the Scottish Government and support its operational compliance needs.

## Notice

Marine Scotland requires access to digital television on its five vessels whilst they operate offshore.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland requires access to digital television on its five vessels whilst operating offshore.

### Procurement Information

Marine Scotland's vessels can be at sea for up to three weeks at a time, staff must abide by the working time directive. That means that staff will have 11 hours free time during the day for which Marine Scotland have to provide suitable entertainment. This is also helpful to provide up to date information on present day events which is important in the operations of our compliance role. In investigations the digital TV market, only one major provider is available as others rely on cable connections which is not appropriate for vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011097-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## 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 | SKY OFFSHORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92220000 - Television services
- 92224000 - Digital television

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011097-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686728
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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