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title: "Provision of Technical Support Services for Tendering Design for Compliance and Science Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630107"
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# Provision of Technical Support Services for Tendering Design for Compliance and Science Vessels

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630107

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Technical Support Services for Tendering Design for Compliance and Science Vessels." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on developing a technical specification and associated plans for a new vessel. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Houlder Ltd. The total contract value is £739,832 and was signed on 8th January 2021. The work will mostly take place in offices with coordination involving Marine Scotland’s staff, principally located in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses offering expertise in marine design and engineering services. Companies specialising in naval architecture, marine consultancy, and project management within the maritime sector would find this tender beneficial. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in quality assurance and compliance checks are encouraged to participate, capitalising on the iterative approach detailed in the contract that may allow for ongoing collaborative efforts throughout the project lifecycle.

## Notice

Marine Scotland are intending to have a tendering design developed with a view to procuring a new vessel in the near future and as a result wish to develop a tendering technical specification and its associated plans for the new vessel which will be used as part of the tendering documents for the shipyards. The project will be split into a number of discreet stages, though an iterative approach to the project will be imperative, for example, as follows: A. Review and development of Statements of Requirement(s); B. Feasibility Study for fuel/powering arrangements; C. Conceptual GA (General Arrangement) drawing; D. Hull design and powering; E. Deck and equipment arrangement; F. Accommodation arrangements; G. Wheelhouse layout; H. Machinery arrangements; I. Displacement calculations; J. Lightship weight estimates; K. Stability calculations; L. Review; M. Resistance, power, sea keeping, environmental noise and maneuvering modelling; N. Development of full technical specification for design and build tender; O. Regulatory and Class assessment and check; P. Estimate of build costs; Q. Preparation of plans, drawings and documents for design and build tender; R. Assist with the evaluation of build bids, including yard visits; S. Design and drawing approval during design and build contract; T. Provision of supervisory staff throughout the build and trials stages at shipyard (working with Marine Scotland Staff).

### Lot Information

Compliance Vessel

The project will be split into a number of discreet stages, though an iterative approach to the project will be imperative, for example, as follows: A. Review and development of Statements of Requirement(s); B. Feasibility Study for fuel/powering arrangements; C. Conceptual GA (General Arrangement) drawing; D. Hull design and powering; E. Deck and equipment arrangement; F. Accommodation arrangements; G. Wheelhouse layout; H. Machinery arrangements; I. Displacement calculations; J. Lightship weight estimates; K. Stability calculations; L. Review; M. Resistance, power, sea keeping, environmental noise and maneuvering modelling; N. Development of full technical specification for design and build tender; O. Regulatory and Class assessment and check; P. Estimate of build costs; Q. Preparation of plans, drawings and documents for design and build tender; R. Assist with the evaluation of build bids, including yard visits; S. Design and drawing approval during design and build contract; T. Provision of supervisory staff throughout the build and trials stages at shipyard (working with Marine Scotland Staff).

Renewal: The contract will run to 31 March 2022 with the option of an extension until 31 March 2027.

Science Vessel

Marine Scotland are intending to have a tendering design developed with a view to procuring a new vessel in the near future and as a result wish to develop a tendering technical specification and its associated plans for the new vessel which will be used as part of the tendering documents for the shipyards. The project will be split into a number of discreet stages, though an iterative approach to the project will be imperative, for example, as follows: U. Review and development of Statement of Requirements; V. Feasibility Study for fuel/powering arrangements; W. Conceptual GA (General Arrangement) drawing; X. Hull design and powering; Y. Deck and equipment arrangement; Z. Accommodation arrangements; AA. Wheelhouse layout; BB. Machinery arrangements; CC. Displacement calculations; DD. Lightship weight estimates; EE. Stability calculations; FF. Review; GG. Resistance, power, sea keeping, environmental noise and maneuvering modelling; HH. Development of full technical specification for design and build tender; II. Regulatory and Class assessment and check; JJ. Estimate of build costs; KK. Preparation of plans, drawings and documents for design and build tender; LL. Assist with the evaluation of build bids, including yard visits; MM. Design and drawing approval during design and build contract; NN. Provision of supervisory staff throughout the build and trials stages at shipyard (working with Marine Scotland Staff).

Renewal: The contract will run to 31 March 2022 with the option to extend to 31 March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406248 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £740,842 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOULDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406248
- 9 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406241
- 8 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394465

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394465&idx=8
  25th September 2020 - Further questions raised and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394465&idx=7
  17th September 2020 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394465&idx=6
  12th September 2020 - Errors of references on ITT and corrections
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394465&idx=2
  11th September 2020 - Lot 1 - Marine Scotland - Basic Statement of Requirements - Compliance Vessel
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394465&idx=3
  11th September 2020 - Lot 2 - Marine Scotland - Basic Statement of Requirements - Science Vessel
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394465&idx=4
  11th September 2020 - Sch 13 - Lot 1 - SG Model Services Contract - Compliance Vessels
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394465&idx=5
  11th September 2020 - Sch 13 - Lot 2 - SG Model Services Contract - Science Vessels
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394465&idx=1
  11th September 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394465
  Provision of Technical Support Services for Tendering Design for Compliance and Science Vessels - Marine Scotland are intending to have a tendering design developed with a view to procuring a new vessel in the near future and as a result wish to develop a tendering technical specification and its associated plans for the new vessel which will be used as part of the tendering documents for the shipyards. The project will be split into a number of discreet stages, though an iterative approach to the project will be imperative, for example, as follows: A. Review and development of Statements of Requirement(s); B. Feasibility Study for fuel/powering arrangements; C. Conceptual GA (General Arrangement) drawing; D. Hull design and powering; E. Deck and equipment arrangement; F. Accommodation arrangements; G. Wheelhouse layout; H. Machinery arrangements; I. Displacement calculations; J. Lightship weight estimates; K. Stability calculations; L. Review; M. Resistance, power, sea keeping, environmental noise and maneuvering modelling; N. Development of full technical specification for design and build tender; O. Regulatory and Class assessment and check; P. Estimate of build costs; Q. Preparation of plans, drawings and documents for design and build tender; R. Assist with the evaluation of build bids, including yard visits; S. Design and drawing approval during design and build contract; T. Provision of supervisory staff throughout the build and trials stages at shipyard (working with Marine Scotland Staff).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406248
  Provision of Technical Support Services for Tendering Design for Compliance and Science Vessels - Marine Scotland are intending to have a tendering design developed with a view to procuring a new vessel in the near future and as a result wish to develop a tendering technical specification and its associated plans for the new vessel which will be used as part of the tendering documents for the shipyards. The project will be split into a number of discreet stages, though an iterative approach to the project will be imperative, for example, as follows: A. Review and development of Statements of Requirement(s); B. Feasibility Study for fuel/powering arrangements; C. Conceptual GA (General Arrangement) drawing; D. Hull design and powering; E. Deck and equipment arrangement; F. Accommodation arrangements; G. Wheelhouse layout; H. Machinery arrangements; I. Displacement calculations; J. Lightship weight estimates; K. Stability calculations; L. Review; M. Resistance, power, sea keeping, environmental noise and maneuvering modelling; N. Development of full technical specification for design and build tender; O. Regulatory and Class assessment and check; P. Estimate of build costs; Q. Preparation of plans, drawings and documents for design and build tender; R. Assist with the evaluation of build bids, including yard visits; S. Design and drawing approval during design and build contract; T. Provision of supervisory staff throughout the build and trials stages at shipyard (working with Marine Scotland Staff).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406241
  Provision of Technical Support Services for Tendering Design for Compliance and Science Vessels - Marine Scotland are intending to have a tendering design developed with a view to procuring a new vessel in the near future and as a result wish to develop a tendering technical specification and its associated plans for the new vessel which will be used as part of the tendering documents for the shipyards. The project will be split into a number of discreet stages, though an iterative approach to the project will be imperative, for example, as follows: A. Review and development of Statements of Requirement(s); B. Feasibility Study for fuel/powering arrangements; C. Conceptual GA (General Arrangement) drawing; D. Hull design and powering; E. Deck and equipment arrangement; F. Accommodation arrangements; G. Wheelhouse layout; H. Machinery arrangements; I. Displacement calculations; J. Lightship weight estimates; K. Stability calculations; L. Review; M. Resistance, power, sea keeping, environmental noise and maneuvering modelling; N. Development of full technical specification for design and build tender; O. Regulatory and Class assessment and check; P. Estimate of build costs; Q. Preparation of plans, drawings and documents for design and build tender; R. Assist with the evaluation of build bids, including yard visits; S. Design and drawing approval during design and build contract; T. Provision of supervisory staff throughout the build and trials stages at shipyard (working with Marine Scotland Staff).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630107

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