--- title: "Provision of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790890" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790890" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790890.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790890.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-10-24" --- # Provision of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790890 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790890) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790890.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate located in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services. This tender, identified by CASE/693111, is classified under the services category and aims to support marine and fisheries monitoring, control, and surveillance in Scottish waters. Conducted via an open procedure, this process concluded with an award to Nordic Unmanned UK Limited following an assessment based on both quality and price. The contract, valued at £960,220.32, was signed on 1st August 2025 and will primarily cover operations between March and November over a three-year period, commencing on 1st May 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of aviation and surveillance technologies, particularly those with capabilities in marine environments. Companies possessing advanced remotely piloted systems and demonstrated expertise in similar projects could find this type of engagement advantageous for growth. The open procedure encourages wide participation, and companies with robust economic and technical capacities stand a strong chance of success. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Nordic Unmanned UK Limited, demonstrate that even companies not leading the market can strategically position themselves for significant contracts, especially when offering competitive quality and price solutions. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the provision of short and medium range Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in support of marine and fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) in Scottish waters. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the provision of short and medium range Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in support of marine and fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) in Scottish waters. Marine Directorate aerial (aircraft) and marine (surface) asset deployment is conducted all year round but we wish the RPAS provisions to focus primarily on seasonal fisheries undertaken between March and November over a three (3) year contract period. The Marine Directorate is seeking to enhance their current capability in marine and fisheries Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) by contracting both Short and Medium range RPAS capability for unit provisions of twenty-two days. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542073 | | 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 | 24 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 May 2025 | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | To be reviewed in November 2027. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £990,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £960,220 | ## 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 | 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 | NORDIC UNMANNED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 60440000 - Aerial and related services - 60445000 - Aircraft operating services - 79714000 - Surveillance services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542073 - 29 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540179 - 14 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526034 - 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524096 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524096&idx=3 12th March 2025 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524096&idx=1 17th February 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524096&idx=2 17th February 2025 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524096 Provision of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Services - The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the provision of short and medium range Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in support of marine and fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) in Scottish waters. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540179 Provision of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Services - The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the provision of short and medium range Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in support of marine and fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) in Scottish waters. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542073 Provision of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Services - The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the provision of short and medium range Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in support of marine and fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) in Scottish waters. ## 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-r6ebe6-0000790890 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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