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Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Ferries

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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Award

14 May 2025 at 09:50

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2024 at 11:57

TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2024 at 14:05

Tender

16 Jul 2024 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns a comprehensive contract for the detailed design and construction of seven vehicle and passenger-carrying ferries, overseen by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), situated in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting the ships and boats industry. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a restricted procedure, adhering to the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU. The contract has been awarded to Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A., with a value of £147,540,000, and was signed on 28th March 2025. The procurement process commenced with tendering proposals in mid-2024 and has moved through completion with active contract status. The location for the delivery of goods is within the region specified as UKM. The buyer places a strong emphasis on community benefits and corporate social responsibility, aligning with initiatives in the Clyde & Hebrides region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maritime construction industry, especially those with capabilities in ship design and building large ferry vessels. Suitable businesses will benefit from engaging in a contract of high financial value and working with a reputable organisation like CMAL. Furthermore, suppliers with the capacity to support community development through initiatives and an established track record in designing and building similar vessels will be well-suited to compete in this market. The restrictive procedure ensures that only bidders with the necessary technical and financial standing are considered, providing a more tailored competitive environment where expertise and a commitment to fair working practices can be effectively demonstrated.

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Notice Title

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Ferries

Notice Description

CMAL has appointed a supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for seven Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Ferries

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract appointment will be for the detailed design and build of seven (7) replacement vessels. The successful contractor will develop detailed designs, calculations, and drawings of the vessels 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 design, construct, test and survey, launch, equip, trial at sea and complete the vessels(s) in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047db9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021135-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£147,540,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months 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

REMONTOWA SHIPBUILDING

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