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title: "Access to Offshore Digital Television"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000686728"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-04-29"
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# Access to Offshore Digital Television

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000686728

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for the tender titled "Access to Offshore Digital Television," aimed at providing digital television access on Marine Scotland's five vessels operating offshore. This procurement, categorised under services, utilised a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition due to unique technical requirements. The contract, valued at £225,000, was signed on 1 January 2022. The delivery will take place within Scottish waters and extends beyond the 200-mile limit. The tender process is now at the Award stage, having attracted interest from a single supplier, Sky Offshore, which secured the contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine telecommunications and entertainment services, particularly those adept at providing technical services in challenging environments. Both large suppliers and niche firms that specialise in portable digital communication solutions could find potential for growth through such contracts, especially given the unique operational circumstances faced by Marine Scotland's vessels. The specific needs identified by the Scottish Government also indicate potential for innovation in service delivery, which can benefit companies seeking to expand their offerings in the field.

## Notice

Marine Scotland requires access to digital television on its five vessels whilst they operate offshore.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland requires access to digital television on its five vessels whilst operating offshore.

### Procurement Information

Marine Scotland's vessels can be at sea for up to three weeks at a time, staff must abide by the working time directive. That means that staff will have 11 hours free time during the day for which Marine Scotland have to provide suitable entertainment. This is also helpful to provide up to date information on present day events which is important in the operations of our compliance role. In investigations the digital TV market, only one major provider is available as others rely on cable connections which is not appropriate for vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447141 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## 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 8JX |
| 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 | SKY OFFSHORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92220000 - Television services
- 92224000 - Digital television

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447141

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447141
  Access to Offshore Digital Television - Marine Scotland requires access to digital television on its five vessels whilst they operate offshore.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
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## Provenance

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