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Framework Agreement for the Maintenance and Repair of Navigation and Communication Equipment

Scottish Government · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 16:01.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV50240000 — Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Lots

  • Maintenance and Repair for Navigation and Communication EquipmentValue not stated
  • Replacement of Navigation and Communication EquipmentValue 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
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
50240000
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
This section covers questions 4B1-6 of the SPD (Scotland).
Minimum
4B1a: Bidders will be required to have a minimum "specific" yearly turnover of 130,000 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. 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.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Details of technical facilities, measures for ensuring quality and quality management procedures.
Minimum
Minimum level(s) of standards required: 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 or technical bodies the bidder can call upon in relation to this procurement exercise. 4C3a: Bidders will be required to provide details of the technical facilities and measures for ensuring quality. 4C4: Bidders are required to provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used. 4C5. Bidder will be requested to provide an opportunity for the bidder to check on technical capacity of the bidder and on their quality measures. 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. 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.

Applies To

supplier

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
15 Oct 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Expected award period

Starts
15 Oct 2026, 13:00

Bid Opening

Date
15 Oct 2026, 13:00

Address

Street Address
East Lothian

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
Replacement of Navigation and Communication Equipment
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding and Delivery of Requirements
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 2
Name
Staff Competence, Knowledge and Experience
Type
quality
Description
30%
Criterion 3
Name
Risk, Quality Assurance and Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 4
Name
Corporate & Social Responsibilities
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Starts
16 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
15 Nov 2030, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 2
Id
1
Title
Maintenance and Repair for Navigation and Communication Equipment
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding and Delivery of Requirements
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 2
Name
Staff Competence, Knowledge and Experience
Type
quality
Description
30%
Criterion 3
Name
Risk, Quality Assurance and Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 4
Name
Corporate & Social Responsibilities
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Starts
16 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
15 Nov 2030, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50240000
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 2
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50240000
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Government
Id
GB-FTS-72395

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Address

Street Address
Victoria Quay, The Shore
Locality
Edinburgh
Region
UKM
Postal Code
EH6 6QQ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 312444000

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Sheriff Court House
Id
GB-FTS-324

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheriff Court House

Address

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

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH6 6QQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 087456-2026tender ·