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title: "Design and Construction of two Rigid Inflatable Boats"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654710"
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# Design and Construction of two Rigid Inflatable Boats

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654710

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "Design and Construction of two Rigid Inflatable Boats" (RIBs) to replace existing vessels used for coastal patrol duties. This project falls under the goods category and is structured as an open tender, allowing for maximum participation. The tender is currently in the "active" stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st June 2021. The contract value is estimated at £315,000, and the critical delivery locations include various locations along the coastline of mainland Scotland and the Islands.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine construction and equipment, particularly those capable of meeting the defined specifications and regulatory requirements set by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. SMEs with experience in developing similar vessels or providing bespoke marine solutions would be especially well-suited to engage in this tender. Companies should prepare to demonstrate their technical capacity and financial stability, as these aspects will be crucial for consideration during the evaluation process.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for 2 x 7.80m (minimum) length overall commercial Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB). Both RIBs require to be coded and constructed to MCA Cat3R 20nm Day, Night time R due to extenuating circumstances as per Workboat Code edition 2 Amendment 1. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two inshore patrol RIBs from various locations around the coast of mainland Scotland as well as the Islands (including the North sea). These RIBs will be a replacement for the RIBs currently in use and will only be required for use as coastal patrol vessels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for 2 x 7.80m (minimum) length overall commercial Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB). Both RIBs require to be coded and constructed to MCA Cat3R 20nm Day, Night time R due to extenuating circumstances as per Workboat Code edition 2 Amendment 1. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two inshore patrol RIBs from various locations around the coast of mainland Scotland as well as the Islands (including the North sea). These RIBs will be a replacement for the RIBs currently in use and will only be required for use as coastal patrol vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440219 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £256,360 |

## 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 8EA |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN MARINE POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521100 - Surveillance boats
- 34522450 - Inflatable craft
- 34522500 - Rubber dinghies

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440219
- 21 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415998

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415998&idx=1
  4th June 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415998&idx=3
  4th June 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415998&idx=2
  21st May 2021 - Schedule 14 - Scottish Government Model terms and conditions for Supply of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415998
  Design and Construction of two Rigid Inflatable Boats - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for 2 x 7.80m (minimum) length overall commercial Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB). Both RIBs require to be coded and constructed to MCA Cat3R 20nm Day, Night time R due to extenuating circumstances as per Workboat Code edition 2 Amendment 1. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two inshore patrol RIBs from various locations around the coast of mainland Scotland as well as the Islands (including the North sea). These RIBs will be a replacement for the RIBs currently in use and will only be required for use as coastal patrol vessels.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440219
  Design and Construction of two Rigid Inflatable Boats - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for 2 x 7.80m (minimum) length overall commercial Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB). Both RIBs require to be coded and constructed to MCA Cat3R 20nm Day, Night time R due to extenuating circumstances as per Workboat Code edition 2 Amendment 1. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two inshore patrol RIBs from various locations around the coast of mainland Scotland as well as the Islands (including the North sea). These RIBs will be a replacement for the RIBs currently in use and will only be required for use as coastal patrol vessels.

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

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