Tender

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

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) is conducting a tender process for the Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for two "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels. The contract falls under the industry category of Ships and Boats, specifically aimed at passenger and freight vessels to be operated on the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes. Located in various regions within the United Kingdom (UKM65, UKM66, UKM5), interested applicants are required to submit electronic tenders through the designated platform, PCS-Tender, before the deadline on 9th July 2025. The procurement follows a selection method using a restricted procedure, with the procurement stage currently at tendering. Key dates include an invitation to the second stage on 21st August 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in shipbuilding and maritime transport solutions, particularly those with expertise in designing and constructing ferry and freight vessels. With a focus on fair working practices and community benefits, companies demonstrating strong organisational policies will stand out. Small to medium enterprises involved in maritime technology, ship design, or innovative logistical solutions will find this procurement process aligned with their growth strategies. The contract period spans approximately 1,200 days, offering long-term business engagement and the potential for showcasing innovation through non-scored proposals addressing community benefits, such as apprentice or student outreach initiatives.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0542f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029978-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 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
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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands

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

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