--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Maintenance and Repair of Navigation and Communication Equipment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Scottish Government" published: "2026-09-15" --- # Framework Agreement for the Maintenance and Repair of Navigation and Communication Equipment Buyer: Scottish Government Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate is procuring a framework pricing agreement for services and supplies supporting navigation and communications equipment on its patrol and research vessels. The scope is divided into two areas: planned and unplanned maintenance, call-out repairs and airtime agreements for SAT C and Iridium communications equipment; and the supply and fitting of replacement navigation and communication equipment. This is a marine engineering and vessel communications requirement, classified under CPV 50240000. Delivery is for vessels operated by the Marine Directorate, with the procurement covering work across the UK. The arrangement concerns both ongoing technical support and replacement equipment, so it may suit suppliers able to combine marine electronics expertise, responsive repair services and equipment supply and installation. The procurement has reached tender: the Scottish Government invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission required. It is a framework agreement with two lots, and suppliers may bid for both; variants are allowed. The tender deadline is 15 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, followed by bid opening at 13:00 in East Lothian. Each lot runs from 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2030, and the estimated total value is £650,000. Evaluation includes 40% for understanding and delivery of requirements and 30% for price. Bids must remain valid for 180 days and be submitted in English. The buyer requires electronic payment and ordering, and named staff and their qualifications must be provided. This opportunity suits established marine electronics, vessel communications and marine engineering contractors with the capacity to support patrol and research vessels and respond to planned, unplanned and call-out requirements. Relevant suppliers will need experience in both maintaining and repairing navigation and communication equipment and supplying and fitting replacements, including SAT C and Iridium systems where applicable. The buyer requires three relevant examples from the past five years, details of available technicians or technical bodies, technical facilities, quality controls, tools, plant and equipment, and supply-chain tracking arrangements. Bidders must hold UKAS or equivalent independent certification to BS EN ISO 9001, or operate a documented senior-approved quality management policy. Financial requirements include a specific annual turnover of £130,000 for each of the last two years, public liability insurance of £1 million, and a current ratio above 0.8. ## Notice The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for planned maintenance, call out repair and replacement of its navigational and communication equipment on board the patrol and research vessels in operation. ### Lot Information Replacement of Navigation and Communication Equipment Marine Directorate require a Framework Agreement for supply and fitting of replacement Navigation and Communication equipment on board the patrol and research vessels in operation. Maintenance and Repair for Navigation and Communication Equipment Marine Directorate require planned and unplanned maintenance and call out repair of its navigational and communication equipment, including airtime agreements for SAT C and Iridium communication equipment, as detailed within this specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564575 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment ## Release History - 15 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564575 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564575 Framework Agreement for the Maintenance and Repair of Navigation and Communication Equipment - The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for planned maintenance, call out repair and replacement of its navigational and communication equipment on board the patrol and research vessels in operation. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843053 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843053 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=843053 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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