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Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility)

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08 Jun 2026 at 09:21

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Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels, managed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), has reached the contract award stage. The contract is in the industry category of Ships and Boats (CPV: 34500000) and focuses on the detailed design and build of two passenger and freight vessels intended for the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes. The procurement followed a restricted procedure and was ultimately awarded to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. The signing of the contract took place on 24 March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £175,000,000. The procurement involved electronic bids from four foreign suppliers, all from outside the EU. The vessels are to be delivered to regions UKM65, UKM66, and UKM5, with no further contract options available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for shipbuilding and maritime engineering firms, particularly those capable of delivering complex vessel design and construction projects. Businesses equipped with advanced shipbuilding capabilities and the ability to navigate international procurement processes will find this tender aligns with their growth ambitions. The scope for future contracts, participation in large-scale projects, and potential collaborations with CMAL could significantly boost business visibility and market presence in the marine transport sector. Additionally, companies known for quality and adherence to maritime standards would be well-placed to succeed in similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels

Notice Description

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for two (2) "Freight Flex" RoPax Vessels

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be for the detailed design and build for two (2) passenger and freight vessels to operate on the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0542f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053596-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34510000 - Ships

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

34512100 - Ferry boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility)
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 5EQ
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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd.

Further Information

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