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title: "Framework Agreement for the Maintenance and Repair of Navigation and Communication Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06fa79"
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buyer: "Scottish Government"
published: "2026-09-15"
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# Framework Agreement for the Maintenance and Repair of Navigation and Communication Equipment

Buyer: Scottish Government  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06fa79

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## Summary

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate is procuring a services framework for maintenance, repair and replacement of navigation and communication equipment on its patrol and research vessels. The requirement covers planned maintenance, unplanned and call-out repairs, supply and fitting of replacement equipment, and airtime agreements for SAT C and Iridium communications. It is divided into two lots: maintenance and repair, and replacement equipment. Work will be delivered in the United Kingdom and concerns marine equipment used to keep vessels’ navigational and communications systems operational. This opportunity suits contractors able to provide both technical marine equipment services and, where relevant, replacement supply and installation.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure for a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 15 October 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening at 13:00 the same day in East Lothian. The framework is for 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2030, with a total estimated value of £650,000. Bids must remain valid for 180 days and may include variants. Evaluation covers understanding and delivery of requirements (40%), staff competence, knowledge and experience (30%), risk, quality assurance and health and safety (15%), corporate and social responsibilities (10%), Fair Work First (5%), and price (30%). Electronic ordering and payment will be used.

The opportunity is suited to established marine engineering, communications or navigation-equipment specialists with capacity to support patrol and research vessels. Bidders must show three relevant examples of experience, provide suitably qualified staff and identify the technicians or technical bodies available to deliver the work. They must demonstrate suitable technical facilities, quality controls, supply-chain tracking, environmental measures, tools, plant and equipment, and explain any proposed subcontracting. A UKAS-accredited ISO 9001 certificate, or an equivalent documented and senior-approved quality-management system, is required. Financial requirements include £130,000 specific annual turnover, a current ratio above 0.8, and employers’ and £1 million public liability insurance.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for planned maintenance, call out repair and replacement of its navigational and communication equipment on board the patrol and research vessels in operation.

### Lot Information

Replacement of Navigation and Communication Equipment

Marine Directorate require a Framework Agreement for supply and fitting of replacement Navigation and Communication equipment on board the patrol and research vessels in operation.

Maintenance and Repair for Navigation and Communication Equipment

Marine Directorate require planned and unplanned maintenance and call out repair of its navigational and communication equipment, including airtime agreements for SAT C and Iridium communication equipment, as detailed within this specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087456-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Scottish Government |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087456-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=843053
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843053
- 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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