AwardedAwarded 16 October 2026
Marine Survey Vessel
Scottish Natural Heritage · Public body
In brief
Scottish Natural Heritage awarded this contract to Cheetah Marine International Ltd on 16 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £188,000 excluding VAT.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
NatureScot’s survey vessel, Aphrodite, is a 24-year-old rigid hull inflatable boat that has reached the end of its recommended service life.
NatureScot therefore requires the design, manufacture, commissioning, and delivery of a replacement versatile survey vessel and trailer capable of conducting marine environmental monitoring for a range of diverse habitats and species in Scotland’s inshore waters.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetah Marine International Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | £207,068 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 070111-2026
- Contract notice (update) · notice 078544-2026
- Contract notice (update) · notice 078546-2026
- Contract notice (update) · notice 078548-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 100308-2026
About the buyer
Scottish Natural HeritageLast 12 months
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From notice 070111-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 July 2026, last updated 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.