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Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessel(s)

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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Award

27 Jan 2025 at 14:11

Award

07 May 2024 at 13:22

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

19 Jul 2021 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), based in Port Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessel(s)". The procurement process, classified under the industry category of ships and boats (CPV code 34500000), involved a restricted procedure and covered the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, equipping, completion, and delivery of a Ro-Pax Ferry for UK domestic waters. The award tag signifies that the procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to navalue GmbH. Key dates included the contract signing on 20th August 2021 and the award date on 27th January 2025. The procurement was conducted under the legal basis of EU directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the shipbuilding industry, particularly for businesses specialising in marine vessel design and construction. Companies that have expertise in creating detailed designs, conducting extensive testing, and fulfilling comprehensive build requirements will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the option to purchase a second vessel to the same design adds potential for extended engagement. The commitment to community benefits, as required by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, offers a chance to contribute positively to the local economy and social environment, thus appealing to companies interested in corporate social responsibility initiatives. The contract’s emphasis on Fair Work First and community benefits further enhances its attractiveness to businesses dedicated to fair labour practices and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessel(s)

Notice Description

The contract will be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, equipping, completion and delivery of a Ro-Pax Ferry for UK domestic waters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be for the detailed design and build of a passenger & vehicle ferry. The successful contractor will develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessel(s) in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships will be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor will construct the vessel(s) in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings.

Options: Option to purchase a 2nd vessel to the same design

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bd8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002716-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34510000 - Ships

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

34512100 - Ferry boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cmassets.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475749920

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5EQ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAVALUE

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