Planning

SVRP Port Infrastructure Works

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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12 May 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SVRP Port Infrastructure Works" is managed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), a public body located in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Construction work for water projects" and is classified as a "works" project. It involves port infrastructure enabling and electrical works to support the deployment of new all-electric vessels across several ports. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31st July 2025. This project is part of the Small Vessel Replacement Programme, aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Works will be conducted in locations such as Colintraive, Portavadie, and others within the UKM region.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in harbour construction, dredging, electrical infrastructure, and piling works. Environmental sustainability and advancements in maritime technology are key components, making it ideal for enterprises with expertise in green technologies and civil engineering. Firms capable of delivering infrastructure to accommodate all-electric ferries at existing ferry terminals could find this an auspicious entry point into maritime infrastructure projects. Given the scale and impact of the project, it is well-suited to medium to large construction companies looking to expand their portfolios in the maritime sector or target eco-friendly initiatives.

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Notice Title

SVRP Port Infrastructure Works

Notice Description

Port Infrastructure enabling and electrical works

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP) is part of the broader Vessel Replacement and Deployment Programme (VRDP) initiated by Transport Scotland. The VRDP identified eight smaller vessels that were either beyond or approaching 30 years in service and close to the end of their operational life. The main objective of the SVRP is to provide new all-electric vessels for operation by Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries Ltd (CalMac) on multiple routes. The SVRP is expected to deliver a substantial reduction in carbon emissions compared to the older vessels being replaced, indicating a commitment by CMAL to environmental sustainability. CMAL own seven ports included in the SVRP Phase 1 Vessel Deployment of which four are overnight berths: - Colintraive - Fishnish - Lochaline - Largs - Portavadie - Tobermory - Kilchoan Port Infrastructure enabling and electrical works are required at the above listed ports to accommodate and facilitate charging the new fully electric vessels and to improve compatibility against the existing ferry terminal facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05107b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020319-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44212400 - Piling

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45241000 - Harbour construction works

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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