Naval Architecture Support for Vessels Replacement Project
Scottish GovernmentEstimated Value
Up to £3,400,000
Deadline
16 September 2026
Published
17 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services to support the Scottish Government's Vessel Replacement Project, including procurement support, technical evaluation, design assurance, build oversight, specialist site supervision personnel, factory and vessel trials, and acceptance activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) and Marine Research Vessel (MRV). Services include the provision of naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard supervision expertise throughout procurement, design, construction, testing, and delivery phases.
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The Scottish Government is looking for a specialist firm to provide naval architecture and marine engineering support for its Vessel Replacement Project, covering design, procurement, construction oversight and trial activities for a new Marine Protection Vessel and Marine Research Vessel.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Mott MacDonald
1 contract wonlatest 23 Feb 2026£2m
total awarded
- 2
AECOM Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 24 Oct 2025£345,655
total awarded
- 3
Cotality | Parity Projects
1 contract wonlatest 24 Jun 2025£38,025
total awarded
- 4
Building Research Establishment Limited
1 contract wonlatest 27 Feb 2025£122,432
total awarded
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Scottish GovernmentKey Dates
Published
17 August 2026
Submission deadline
16 September 2026
Notice type
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Source
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