--- title: "Marine Vessel Replacement Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-06-27" --- # Marine Vessel Replacement Project Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is currently in the planning phase for a procurement titled the Marine Vessel Replacement Project. This initiative falls within the General public services and Digital Connectivity categories and involves the detailed design and construction of Marine Protection and Research Vessels, replacing two older vessels in their fleet. Targeted within the UKM region, the project is planned with a future notice date set for 22nd September 2025. Interested parties are invited to respond by 11th July 2025 via a Request for Information (RFI) to help shape the procurement’s delivery strategy and project planning. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses within marine engineering, shipbuilding, and related sectors to engage with a major public initiative backed by the Scottish Government. Companies specialising in vessel design, construction, and outfitting stand to benefit from this project, particularly those with experience in complying with stringent regulatory standards and coordinating with marine authorities. By participating in the RFI process, businesses can not only influence the project’s development but also position themselves favourably for future contracting opportunities in this sector. ## Notice The contract would be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, outfitting and equipping, completion and delivery of Marine Protection and Research Vessels as replacement for two vessels of the current fleet. ### Lot Information Marine Patrol Vessel The Scottish Government is considering procuring a contract for the design and build of a new class of Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel to replace two existing vessels 'Minna' and 'Scotia' as they reach the end of their service lives. The successful contractor would develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships would be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor would construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings. https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/ This exercise is being carried out in advance of any future procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. This notice has been created for the purposes of seeking information from the market regarding the Authority's requirements The purpose of the RFI is to seek information from the market and the responses to this request will be used to develop our delivery strategy and project planning. Further details are provided in the Request for Information (RFI) link attached to this notice. Marine Research Vessel The Scottish Government is considering procuring a contract for the design and build of a new class of Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel to replace two existing vessels 'Minna' and 'Scotia' as they reach the end of their service lives. The successful contractor would develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships would be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor would construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings. https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533514 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels ## Release History - 27 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533514 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533514&idx=1 30th June 2025 - RFI Questions on a word document. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533514 Marine Vessel Replacement Project - The contract would be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, outfitting and equipping, completion and delivery of Marine Protection and Research Vessels as replacement for two vessels of the current fleet. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802779 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802779 - https://forms.office.com/e/txbqvV0rEd - https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/ - https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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