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04 Feb 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Supply and Delivery of Alcohol and Promotional Off-Sale Products," classified under the CPV code 15910000 for distilled alcoholic beverages. This tender encompasses the supply and delivery of various products, including bottled beers, ciders, wine, spirits, and other promotional off-sale items, to the major vessels within CFL’s fleet. The procurement focuses on maintaining a high-quality retail offering onboard for passengers, contributing to the company's profitability. The procurement process, using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), is actively soliciting bids with a total contract value estimated at £1,104,000 GBP, and the submission deadline is set for 6 March 2025. The contract period is 720 days, extendable by two 12-month options. Key locations include UK regions such as UKM83, UKM6, UKM63, and UKM64.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in supplying alcoholic beverages and promotional products, to expand their market reach and secure a long-term contract. Businesses adept at handling logistics for multiple remote locations, particularly those familiar with the Scottish West Coast, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate their capability to use digital ordering systems, provide sustainable and locally sourced products, and meet stringent quality and safety standards are well-suited to compete. This procurement not only promises revenue growth but also reinforces supplier credibility by associating with a well-regarded entity like CalMac Ferries Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Alcohol and Promotional Off-Sale Products

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) have indicated the continued need for a single Supplier who is able to supply and deliver alcohol and promotional off-sale products to the major vessels within it's fleet. This allows the business to provide a high-quality and robust retail offering onboard these vessels for all passengers which ultimately contributes to the profitability of the business and helps to deliver the overall commercial retail strategy of CFL. This Framework Agreement would include the supply and delivery of bottled beers, ciders, wine, spirits, and other off-sale products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) have indicated the continued need for a single Supplier who is able to supply and deliver alcohol and promotional off-sale products to the major vessels within it's fleet. This allows the business to provide a high-quality and robust retail offering onboard these vessels for all passengers which ultimately contributes to the profitability of the business and helps to deliver the overall commercial retail strategy of CFL. This Framework Agreement would include the supply and delivery of bottled beers, ciders, wine, spirits, and other off-sale products.

Renewal: There will be two 12-month extension options available for this agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003699-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,104,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,104,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Postcode Area
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

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

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