Tender

Marine Protective Coatings Inspections

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

19 May 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking bids for a contract focused on Marine Protective Coatings Inspections, specifically targeting the marine survey services industry. This procurement process involves inspecting protective coatings across CalMac's fleet, requiring qualified inspectors meeting NACE Level 2, FROSIO Level 2, or ICorr Level 2 standards. The process is currently in the tender stage, featuring an open procedure procurement method. Submissions are to be made electronically by 18th June 2025, with activities primarily situated in the UKM region. The contract period is 360 days, with an estimated contract value of £68,000.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in marine protective coatings inspections, especially those with suitably qualified personnel. The focus on technical quality and price as award criteria offers competitive chances for specialised firms with strong expertise and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, the open procedure allows a broad spectrum of companies to participate, paving the way for business growth through potential partnerships with a prominent ferry operator governed by public law.

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Notice Title

Marine Protective Coatings Inspections

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract for fleet Protective Coatings Inspections to an Independent Marine Protective Coatings Inspection specialists organisation to undertake a vessel wide comprehensive and robust coating inspection by minimum NACE Level 2, FROSIO Level 2 or ICorr Level 2 qualified coating inspector to the same level of rigor and reporting as defined in IACS Rec 87 & MCS.1 Circ 1330.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract for fleet Protective Coatings Inspections to an Independent Marine Protective Coatings Inspection specialists organisation to undertake a vessel wide comprehensive and robust coating inspection by minimum NACE Level 2, FROSIO Level 2 or ICorr Level 2 qualified coating inspector to the same level of rigor and reporting as defined in IACS Rec 87 & MCS.1 Circ 1330.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05169e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022505-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Claire Galloway
Contact Email
claire.galloway@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475650230

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
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 West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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