---
title: "Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784618"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-12-08"
---

# Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784618

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## Summary

The Scottish Government invites bids for the procurement of an Auto Trawl Control System to be installed on the MRV Scotia, with the refit taking place in Leith, Edinburgh. The contract is categorised under general public services and is valued at GBP 250,000. The procurement method utilized is an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 16th December 2024 and the contract period beginning on 13th January 2025 and ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specializing in marine control systems, especially those experienced in providing high-quality technical installations and replacements. Companies with a solid financial standing, necessary insurance levels, and relevant technical expertise are well-suited to compete. The project demands a requirement for the latest technical equipment, environmental management measures, and potentially the ability to subcontract parts of the contract, making it ideal for firms with comprehensive supply chain and quality management capabilities.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Auto Trawl Control System. The purchase of the new system will replace an existing system which will require to be swapped out.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Auto Trawl Control System. The purchase of the new system will replace an existing system which will require to be swapped out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545092 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £323,494 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THISTLE MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545092
- 29 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519346

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519346&idx=1
  29th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519346&idx=2
  29th November 2024 - Sch 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519346
  Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Auto Trawl Control System. The purchase of the new system will replace an existing system which will require to be swapped out.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545092
  Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Auto Trawl Control System. The purchase of the new system will replace an existing system which will require to be swapped out.

## Notice URLs

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

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