--- title: "Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-05-25" --- # Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has concluded the procurement process for the "Purchase of Auto Trawl Control System," classified under general public services, with a focus on goods. This contract involved the replacement of an existing system and the refit is planned to take place on board the MRV Scotia in Leith, Edinburgh. The contract was awarded to Thistle Marine Ltd on 20th May 2026, with the total value amounting to £323,494.20. This process proceeded through a limited procurement method, specifically an award without prior publication due to technical reasons and necessity to avoid significant inconvenience or cost duplication. The completion of this award marks the final stage of the process. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment and control systems to collaborate with governmental bodies. Businesses that excel in providing specialised and technical marine solutions can benefit by becoming involved in future similar procurement opportunities. The award to Thistle Marine Ltd, an SME, highlights the potential for medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively in such specialised niche markets. As the contract aligns with a renewal strategy due to manufacturing delays, other firms may find value in offering reliable supply chain solutions to prevent such occurrences. ## 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. This contract is an extension of a previous contract due to delay in obtaining equipment from manufacturer causing the installation to be delayed until November 2026. ### Procurement Information A delay in delivery of goods by manufacturer has caused re-scheduling of contract delivery. A renewal of contract is required as a new contract cannot be undertaken as this would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556474 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 25 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556474 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556474 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 - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832765.json.