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title: "Purchase of Drones"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601744"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-11-14"
---

# Purchase of Drones

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601744

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the "Purchase of Drones" to enhance their Marine Protection Vessels (MPVs) with drone systems, aimed at improving monitoring capabilities in the marine environment. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 21st November 2019 at 12:00 GMT. This open procurement procedure includes a total contract value of £2,500,000. Interested parties should prepare proposals addressing the specified requirements, which will be evaluated on the basis of quality and price.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in drone technology, marine surveillance, and related services. Companies capable of providing ready-to-fly drone systems for vessel-based operations, as well as those with experience in marine compliance and monitoring, should consider participating. The procurement will prioritise bidders who demonstrate an understanding of the task and compliance with the outlined selection criteria, including financial stability and technical expertise.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland, Compliance Division have a requirement to enhance their 3 Marine Protection Vessels (MPV's) with Ready-to-fly drone systems designed for vessel-based operations to improve MPV capability in monitoring activity in the marine environment, without altering or influencing the behaviour of the subject prior to inspection by a boarding party.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland, Compliance Division have a requirement to enhance their 3 Marine Protection Vessels (MPV's) with Ready-to-fly drone systems designed for vessel-based operations to improve MPV capability in monitoring activity in the marine environment, without altering or influencing the behaviour of the subject prior to inspection by a boarding party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372278 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 60440000 - Aerial and related services
- 79714000 - Surveillance services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372278
- 22 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369925

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=14
  6th November 2019 - Fleet Navigational Equipment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=13
  6th November 2019 - Minna Bridge 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=12
  6th November 2019 - Minna Bridge 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=11
  6th November 2019 - Minna
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=10
  6th November 2019 - Minna Bridge
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=9
  6th November 2019 - Hirta & Jura Bridge and Mast
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=8
  6th November 2019 - Aft end drawings 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=7
  6th November 2019 - Aft end drawings 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=6
  6th November 2019 - Aft end drawings 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=5
  6th November 2019 - Aft end drawings 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=4
  6th November 2019 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=1
  24th October 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=2
  24th October 2019 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369925&idx=3
  24th October 2019 - Schedule 13 - Terms and conditions for Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369925
  Purchase of Drones - The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland, Compliance Division have a requirement to enhance their 3 Marine Protection Vessels (MPV's) with Ready-to-fly drone systems designed for vessel-based operations to improve MPV capability in monitoring activity in the marine environment, without altering or influencing the behaviour of the subject prior to inspection by a boarding party.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372278
  Purchase of Drones - The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland, Compliance Division have a requirement to enhance their 3 Marine Protection Vessels (MPV's) with Ready-to-fly drone systems designed for vessel-based operations to improve MPV capability in monitoring activity in the marine environment, without altering or influencing the behaviour of the subject prior to inspection by a boarding party.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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