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Marine Survey Vessel

Awarded to Cheetah Marine International Ltd

Scottish Natural Heritage(buyer)

Published
Published 24 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 24 August 2026
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Overview

NatureScot is procuring the design, manufacture, commissioning, and delivery of a replacement survey vessel and trailer to replace their aging 24-year-old rigid hull inflatable boat, with an estimated value of £188,000. The new vessel must be capable of conducting marine environmental monitoring across diverse habitats and species in Scotland's inshore waters.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£188,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
24 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Ships and boatsBoatsSpecialised boats

Award outcome

Awarded value
£207,068
Award date
15 October 2026
Contract period
— → 13 April 2027
Against estimate
10% above
Bids received
3
Winner
  • Cheetah Marine International Ltd

This contract ends on 13 April 2027.

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About the winner

Cheetah Marine International Ltd

Based in
Ventnor, Isle of Wight

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

Open and restricted tenders in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 37% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Quality70%
  • Price30%

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Market context

Typical award in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

£150,000

Median of 5,058 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 38% above the median.

Scottish Natural Heritage in the last 12 months

7

contracts awarded, worth £1,929,729 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    23 October 2026

  2. Tender Update

    18 August 2026

  3. Tender Update

    18 August 2026

  4. Tender Update

    18 August 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    24 July 2026

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