Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
UK
Contact person: michael brydon
Telephone: +44 1312443619
E-mail: michael.brydon@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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=2a4bd068-6987-4537-bb8f-25069c0888bc&_ncp=1753085294432.33476-1
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=2a4bd068-6987-4537-bb8f-25069c0888bc&_ncp=1753085294432.33476-1
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
DMARINE - Vessel Monitoring and Alarm System for MRV Scotia
Reference number: 789123
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34511100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Government has 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
345 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50240000
50241000
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government has 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Scotland.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Financial Ratios
Insurance Levels
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Financial Ratios - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 1.0 Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: Net current assets divided by net current liabilities.
Insurance Levels - Bidders must hold
- Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP.
- Public Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP
- Professional Indemnity Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/09/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/09/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29745. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:804884)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sherriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinurgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/07/2025