--- title: "Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Scottish Government" published: "2026-08-17" --- # Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project Buyer: Scottish Government Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking naval architecture and marine engineering support for its Vessel Replacement Project. The work covers a new Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel, from procurement through design, construction, testing and delivery. Services include procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist shipyard supervision, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities. The requirement suits firms able to provide experienced naval architects, marine engineers and site supervision personnel across the full vessel lifecycle. Work is associated with the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate and is delivered in Scotland, including shipyard and vessel locations. The procurement is for professional services, classified under CPV 71318000, and includes community benefit activity linked to maritime skills, education and training. The process reached tender: the Scottish Government invited offers using a restricted procedure with electronic submission. One lot covers the complete requirement. The tender deadline was 16 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 1,080 days, with four optional 12-month extensions at the purchaser’s discretion. The maximum value is £3.4 million. Bids must remain valid for 180 days, and English is the submission language. At least five candidates are to be invited to the second stage, with invitations scheduled for 1 October 2026. Selection covers economic and technical criteria through the SPD process. Evaluation is based on quality at 80% and price at 20%; variant bids are not allowed. This opportunity is suited to established naval architecture and marine engineering consultancies, ship design specialists and firms with shipyard supervision capability. Suppliers should be able to support procurement, technical assessment, design assurance, construction oversight, specialist site supervision, factory and vessel trials, and formal acceptance for two new vessels. The requirement calls for capacity across several project phases and the ability to provide suitably experienced personnel for defined Statements of Work or project-specific assignments. Economic and technical capability must be demonstrated through the SPD process. Firms with marine vessel replacement, shipbuilding, commissioning or delivery experience should be well placed to compete. Community benefits include apprenticeships, trainee placements, structured training, and engagement with schools, colleges or training providers through maritime and STEM activities. ## Notice Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases. Renewal: 4 x 12 month optional extension periods at discretion of the purchaser ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562469 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,400,000 | | Lots value | £3,400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Scottish Government | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Postcode area | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562469 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562469 Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project - Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000838303. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838303.json.