Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
Contact
michael brydon
Telephone
+44 1312443619
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring and Alarm System for MRV Scotia
Reference number
789123
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the replacement of a vessel monitoring and alarm system. MRV Scotia is currently fitted the G-MOWS (General Monitoring and Warning System) is an advanced ship automation system used for real-time monitoring, alarm management, and control of essential shipboard functions. It is designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational oversight by providing a centralised interface for monitoring various onboard systems.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £449,353
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the replacement of a vessel monitoring and alarm system. MRV Scotia is currently fitted the G-MOWS (General Monitoring and Warning System) is an advanced ship automation system used for real-time monitoring, alarm management, and control of essential shipboard functions. It is designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational oversight by providing a centralised interface for monitoring various onboard systems.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-042258
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
789123
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ships Electronic Services
18 Abbotsinch Industrial Estate, Grangemouth
Grangemouth
FK3 9UX
Telephone
+44 1324666886
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM76 - Falkirk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £449,353
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contractor pays all staff at a rate higher than or equal to the Real Living Wage and will continue to pay that wage rate through the duration of this contract.
(SC Ref:817326)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sherriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinurgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom