---
title: "Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b025"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b025

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting as the buyer, has awarded a contract for the provision of an Auto Trawl Control System as part of its requirement to replace an existing system. The project, titled "Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System," is categorised under agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has now reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 1st December 2025. The winning bid was awarded to Thistle Marine Ltd, with the refit scheduled to take place on board MRV Scotia in Leith, Edinburgh, UK.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine technology and systems sector, particularly those specialising in fishing vessel equipment. The procurement emphasizes quality delivery with criteria such as Delivery of Requirements and Staff Competence, indicating potential for businesses with strong technical expertise and a proven track record in similar projects. Given the scope and nature of the project, companies with capabilities in electronic submissions and those familiar with public procurement standards would be well-placed to compete in such tenders. Moreover, the details provided in the award criteria underscore the importance of experience and capability in providing comprehensive, quality solutions.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080428-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £323,494 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 | THISTLE MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080428-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040843-2024
- 29 Nov 2024 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038653-2024
- 22 Oct 2024 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034153-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781221
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784618
- 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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