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title: "Award of Purchase and Installation of Satellite Antenna System for MRV Scotia (MS-P-0453)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821213"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Award of Purchase and Installation of Satellite Antenna System for MRV Scotia (MS-P-0453)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821213

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate, has concluded the award stage of a tender for the purchase and installation of a satellite TV antenna system on its vessel, MRV Scotia. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, with a specific focus on satellite antennas as outlined in CPV classification 32324310. Located in Aberdeen, the Marine Laboratory serves as the base for this procurement activity. On 26th February 2026, the award was made to Echomaster Marine Limited, based in Macduff, for an amount of 21,224.52 GBP. This award follows the period of submission which involved two bids from participants, indicating competitive interest in this marine-focused procurement.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in marine technologies and communications, particularly those specialising in satellite systems. Firms capable of accommodating the dynamic requirements of nautical environments, ensuring robust and reliable signal reception even on moving platforms, would find these opportunities promising. Echomaster Marine Limited’s successful bid highlights that businesses proficient in compatibility with existing maritime systems are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The involvement of a high-profile buyer, such as the Scottish Government, further accentuates the value proposition for businesses aiming to harness their expertise in marine technology provisioning for government projects.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase and installation of a satellite TV antenna system for its vessel MRV Scotia.The current satellite system requirements replacement and upgrading, to allow for a stable and reliable signal.The new equipment must hold steady signal on moving platform and be backward compatible with the vessel's current TV distribution system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550493 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,224 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; CAS DUNCAN; ECHOMASTER MARINE; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; LARGS YACHT HAVEN; PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND; WATER RESCUE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32324310 - Satellite antennas

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:52 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550493

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

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