This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 15:41

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through Marine Scotland, has awarded a Temporary Crewing Framework for the supply of personnel services. The framework, active from 8th October 2025, was granted to Cammach Bryant Limited as the Lead Service Provider and Intermarine UK Limited as the Reserve Service Provider. It covers regions in the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £7,700,000. This procurement follows the open procedure under CELEX 32014L0024 and is classified under CPV code 79620000. The framework is set for a period of 36 months, starting from 1st November 2025, with an option to extend by another 12 months. This contract stage is complete, and it was designed to ensure minimal disruption by appointing a second-ranked contractor. Key quality criteria included understanding business needs, delivery, and contract management.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the maritime crewing services sector, particularly those with Maritime & Coastguard Certification. With a substantial contract value and the necessity for quality assurance, risk management, and adherence to community benefits and fair work practices, this framework could bolster business growth for firms adept at supplying skilled temporary personnel. SMEs like Cammach Bryant and Intermarine UK Limited have proven successful in gaining contracts, indicating that small to medium enterprises with robust service delivery and compliance standards stand a good chance in such competitive tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Temporary Crewing Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Ministers, acting through Marine Scotland, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of a Temporary Crewing Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Ministers, acting through Marine Scotland, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of temporary Crewing. This framework will be awarded to a maximum of 2 contractors. The framework will be ranked and it remains appropriate to have a second ranked contractor to minimise any disruption to the crewing requirements.

Options: The contract period is 36 months from 01/11/2025 to 31/10/2028. The Purchaser may extend the contract by a further 12 months from 01/11/2028 to 31/10/2029.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070543-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is an ongoing requirement with further notices expected prior to the expiry of the contract. i.e. 32-45 months (subject to contract extension).

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Cammach Bryant

Intermarine UK Limited

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