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Purchase & Installation of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) on Fishing Vessels and Data Collection Services

Scottish Government · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:45.

Opportunity overview

1.1 The Scottish Government, Marine Directorate invites tenders for a robust, proportionate and low-cost I-VMS solution, with capability to integrate sensors and/or cameras, to be installed on all Scottish under 12 metre fishing vessels, including vessels with a lack of space, primary power supply and/or wheelhouse.

Classification

  • CPV92222000 — Closed circuit television services
  • CPV32330000 — Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
  • CPV51540000 — Installation services of special-purpose machinery and equipment
  • CPV72314000 — Data collection and collation services
  • CPV77700000 — Services incidental to fishing

Lots

  • The Scottish Government, Marine Directorate invites tenders for a robust, proportionate and low-cost I-VMS solution, with capability to integrate sensors and/or cameras, to be installed on all Scottish under 12 metre fishing vessels, including vessels with a lack of space, primary power supply and/or wheelhouse. There are approximately 1,700 Scottish registered under 12 metre fishing vessels. Each device requires an annual data plan and must capture and record vessel geo spatial information, speed and course of travel. Positional reports generated by the I-VMS device must be transmitted using the mobile phone network e.g., GPRS/GSM, non-satellite communication services in accordance with national reporting requirements.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CASE/693111
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
3
Description
We are aware of intermittent faults on the PCS website, so I have extended the tendering deadline for a further 24 hrs in the hope that these faults can be dealt with by that time. We will continue to monitor the situation.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
14 Feb 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
13 Feb 2025, 12:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
14 Feb 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
13 Feb 2025, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
13 Feb 2025, 12:00

Address

Street Address
Aberdeen

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
13 Feb 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
13 Feb 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes

Classification

Id
92222000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Closed circuit television services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
4B2a: Bidders will be required to have a minimum "specific" yearly turnover of 250,000 GBP for the last two years. In the event that the Bidder does not comply with this requirement, they will not be considered any further in this tendering exercise. As evidence for the SPD (Scotland) question 4B1a, the Procurement Officer may ask for annual accounts from the bidder. 4B5: It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below: Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = In accordance with the legal obligation for the time being enforced. Public Liability Insurance = 1 Million GBP 4B6: Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of greater than 0.8. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities. Bidders must demonstrate a Net Profit greater than zero within two year cycle. Please state whether you have applied IFRS15 to your accounts. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
Description
a) A review of the minimum specific yearly turnover over last two years. b) Appropriate insurance levels as stipulated in 4B.5. c) Demonstration of a Current Ratio of greater than 0.8. d) A Net Profit greater than zero within the two year cycle.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
4C1.2: Bidders will be required to provide three examples over the last five years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in the Contract Notice or the relevant section of the site notice. 4C2: Bidders will be required to provide details of the technicians, staff resources or technical bodies the bidder can call upon in relation to this procurement exercise. 4C3b: Bidders will be required to provide details of the technical facilities. 4C7: Bidders will be required to confirm what environmental management measures they will employ. 4C9: Bidders should provide details of relevant tools, plant or technical equipment available to you in relation to this procurement exercise. For desk based activities, this may also relate to IT capability. 4C10: Bidders will be required to confirm that whether they intend to subcontract and if so, for what proportion of the contract. Quality Management Procedures 1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent). OR 2. The bidder must have the following: A documented policy regarding quality management. The policy must set out the responsibilities for quality management demonstrating that the bidder has and continues to implement a quality management policy that is authorised by their Chief Executive, or equivalent, and is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation.
Description
a) Recent examples demonstrating relevant experience to deliver goods or services. b) Details of staffing resources and facilities available. c) Details of technical facilities. d) Environmental Management e) Technical equipment, tools and plant f) Subcontracting.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Scottish Government, Marine Directorate invites tenders for a robust, proportionate and low-cost I-VMS solution, with capability to integrate sensors and/or cameras, to be installed on all Scottish under 12 metre fishing vessels, including vessels with a lack of space, primary power supply and/or wheelhouse. There are approximately 1,700 Scottish registered under 12 metre fishing vessels. Each device requires an annual data plan and must capture and record vessel geo spatial information, speed and course of travel. Positional reports generated by the I-VMS device must be transmitted using the mobile phone network e.g., GPRS/GSM, non-satellite communication services in accordance with national reporting requirements.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Delivery of Requirements
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Installation & Support
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 4
Name
Risk, Quality Assurance and Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 5
Name
Corporate & Social Responsibilities
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
31 Mar 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Provision and Installation of equipment on fishing vessels based around Scottish Coastline

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
Entry 2
Id
77700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Services incidental to fishing
Entry 3
Id
51540000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation services of special-purpose machinery and equipment
Entry 4
Id
72314000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data collection and collation services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-92288
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB11 9DB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Torry

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Contact

Name
Bob McLeod
Telephone
+44 1312442500
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-324
Name
Sheriff Court House

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheriff Court House

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312252525

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Aberdeen · UKM · AB11 9DB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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