Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 412425466
E-mail: Angus.Mackenzie2@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Marine Vessel Replacement Project
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The contract would be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, outfitting and equipping, completion and delivery of Marine Protection and Research Vessels as replacement for two vessels of the current fleet.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Marine Patrol Vessel
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34511100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government is considering procuring a contract for the design and build of a new class of Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel to replace two existing vessels ‘Minna’ and ‘Scotia’ as they reach the end of their service lives.
The successful contractor would develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships would be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor would construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/
https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/
This exercise is being carried out in advance of any future procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise.
This notice has been created for the purposes of seeking information from the market regarding the Authority’s requirements
The purpose of the RFI is to seek information from the market and the responses to this request will be used to develop our delivery
strategy and project planning.
Further details are provided in the Request for Information (RFI) link attached to this notice.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Marine Research Vessel
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government is considering procuring a contract for the design and build of a new class of Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel to replace two existing vessels ‘Minna’ and ‘Scotia’ as they reach the end of their service lives.
The successful contractor would develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships would be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor would construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-fleet-and-aircraft/
https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-science-research-vessels-and-technology/
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
22/09/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
A Request for Information form is contained within the Microsoft form link below. Please copy and paste this link into a browser.
https://forms.office.com/e/txbqvV0rEd
The closing date for responses is 11th July 2025
Further information is provided in the Request for Information in the link above.
Interested providers should complete the Microsoft form by 11th July 2025 as outlined above.
Please note that a further RFI may be issued to the market seeking further information at a later date.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802779.
(SC Ref:802779)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/06/2025