Tender

Marine Engineering Support

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

22 May 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently undertaking a procurement process for "Marine Engineering Support" services, aimed at enhancing project work on CalMac vessels. This tender focuses on the marine survey services industry and takes place within the UKM region. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Key timelines include the tender period concluding on 23rd June 2025, with the award period starting immediately thereafter on the same day. The contract is valued at £300,000 and is covered under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. Businesses interested in participating must ensure electronic submissions by 23rd June 2025, and the contract duration is set for 1080 days with a possible 12-month renewal.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine survey and engineering support services to expand their operations by collaborating with a prominent ferry operator. The tender's focus on technical and price criteria (weighted 40:60) offers a competitive environment where firms providing exceptional service quality and competitive pricing can excel. Companies capable of leveraging electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment systems will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Additionally, firms that can offer innovative solutions within a framework agreement, potentially engaging as one of the five maximum participants, have the potential to secure long-term work and grow their market presence in the marine engineering sector.

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Notice Title

Marine Engineering Support

Notice Description

Engineering Support for project work on CalMac vessels

Lot Information

Lot 1

Engineering Support for project work on CalMac vessels

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024664-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

71336000 - Engineering support services

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This procurement will recur in 3 years

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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