This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 09:32

Tender

27 Feb 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "FMPG-2025-013 Design and Engineering Support" managed by Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd encompassed mechanical engineering services within the UKM83 region, specifically Port Glasgow. This contracting process has reached the award stage as of 28th May 2025, with the contract signed. Ferguson Marine, a body governed by public law, pursued this tender through an open procedure, which was accelerated due to time sensitivity. The initial tender period ended on 14th March 2025, indicating a period of active competition before the contract was awarded to GHENOVA, the selected supplier, with the contract valued at £750,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business expansion, particularly for SMEs within the mechanical engineering sector capable of fulfilling design and engineering support services. The procurement’s focus on quality and price opens avenues for businesses that excel in delivering high-quality services at competitive rates. Enterprises accustomed to framework agreements and those that can rapidly adapt due to the accelerated timetable have a competitive edge. This tender also highlights the value of being responsive to public sector opportunities and the importance of maintaining readiness for short-notice tender invitations, which can be crucial for growth and establishing a presence in government contracting.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FMPG-2025-013 Design and Engineering Support

Notice Description

FMPG have a requirement for Design and Engineering Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e875
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027933-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20251 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
Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5NG
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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GHENOVA

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