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Fuel Oil Testing

CalMac Ferries Limited

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18 Aug 2025 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Ltd, a buyer governed by public law, is conducting an open procurement process for a Framework Agreement focused on Fuel Oil Testing, crucial for maintaining compliance and operational efficiency in marine operations. This tender falls under the industry category of "Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services" and is targeted within the UK region, specifically the Gourock locality. The procurement process, in the active tender stage, allows electronic submissions till 19th September 2025 at noon. As part of an open procedure, this project carries a value of £200,000 GBP with potential contract extensions comprising two 12-month options. The process complies with several international marine fuel regulations including MARPOL Annex VI and others.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical testing services. Firms with UKAS Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) and a demonstrable track record in delivering similar services are positioned well to compete. Advisable candidates are those capable of offering reliable and compliant fuel oil testing services that align with stringent environmental policies, thus opening avenues for business growth in the maritime industry. Moreover, suppliers must ensure they meet the required financial and insurance standards, guaranteeing a solid foundation for sustainable business expansion. The successful bidder will support CalMac’s fleet operations by aiding in fuel compliance, thereby offering an enhanced service delivery model in marine gas oil testing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuel Oil Testing

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for Fuel Oil Testing. This requirement forms part of CFL's commitment to ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and costeffective service delivery across its marine operations. The successful supplier will be expected to provide a reliable, consistent, and compliant fuel oil testing service that supports both vessel and office-based teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CFL operates fleet of vessels and is responsible for ensuring compliance with international marine fuel regulations which is currently being carried out on an ad-hoc basis. CFL requires testing of vessel fuel oil (marine gas oil) to ensure ongoing and verifiable compliance with the latest applicable legislative standards, including but not limited to MARPOL Annex VI, the EU Sulphur Directive, Sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements, and any other international or regional environmental regulations. The objective is to confirm fuel quality, prevent machinery defects, and avoid non-compliance penalties.

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months Extension Options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049539-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

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