Planning

Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) is currently in the planning stage of an engagement event focused on the procurement of engineering services, construction works, and infrastructure within a marine environment. The project, titled "Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure," falls under the construction work industry category. The procurement process involves locations including the Western Isles, Highlands, Argyle and Bute, the West of Scotland, and the Clyde Estuary. Key upcoming dates include engagement events on 10th, 17th, 23rd, and 29th September 2025, aimed at gathering stakeholder feedback. CMAL is classified as a body governed by public law and seeks to involve local communities and create sustainable solutions for port infrastructure.

This engagement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering, mechanical and electrical installations, and environmental services. Ideal participants include consultants, contractors, SMEs, supported businesses, and third-sector organisations interested in port infrastructure development. By participating in the planned events, businesses can influence future procurement strategies, potentially leading to lucrative contracts for construction and engineering services. The engagement process encourages collaboration and provides a platform for organisations to present their capabilities and understand the needs of local communities in evolving procurement methods to ensure community benefits and environmental considerations are integrated into future projects.

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Notice Title

Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure

Notice Description

Stakeholder and supplier engagement to obtain feedback that will influence potential future procurements for Engineering and associated technical consultancy services, construction works and infrastructure including machinery and maintenance in a marine environment. Locations include the Western Isles, Highlands, Argyle and Bute, the West of Scotland and the Clyde Estuary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL wish to engage with the market to gain an understanding of interest from organisations & stakeholders for the following: - ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES - Through talking to the market, CMAL will assess the options for procuring services to establish the best approaches for CMAL, stakeholders and suppliers - CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND MACHINERY IN A MARINE ENVIRONMENT - Stakeholder engagement is requested from interested parties not limited to organisations including Consultants, Contractors, SME's including Micro, Supported Businesses, Third Sector, Councils, Community Liaison Officers, Communities & Environmental Groups for the purposes of Community Benefits and Environment - the list is not exhaustive. Surveys are available on our website https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YT7QssubjUqqcaDHS0unsIfWQiAcS4VAq4q2Am9pjGxUM0RYS1dXV1A1VUZSTEU2OEVaSkFTMzhSUC4u (copy and paste link to browser), alternatively survey can be accessed via a QR code in the attached slides. Please join us at one of our upcoming in person events at the following locations: - Supplier Development Programme Meet the Buyer Event at Aberdeen Music Hall - 10th September 2025 Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/ - Stornoway Town Hall - Wednesday 17 September Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1937/ - Gourock Gamble Hall - Tuesday 23 September Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1938/ Corran Halls, Oban - Monday 29 September Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1939/ The engagement strategy can be found https://cmal.scot/pises This PIN will also be advertised by the Supplier Development Programme Scotland https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ who offer free resources for SMEs including Micro. To access any of the links please copy and paste them into your browser. Additional information: COMMUNITY BENEFITS Info can be found http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/13140629/0 & https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-community-benefits-public-procurement-guidance-note/pages/1/ (copy & paste in browser). CMAL also wish to engage with groups who have environmental considerations to obtain feedback that will influence future potential procurements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059569
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054478-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

45000000 - Construction work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways

45262400 - Structural steel erection work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

71220000 - Architectural design services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

71313420 - Environmental standards for construction

71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified

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
TLM Scotland

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

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