Tender

Provision of Laundry Services on the Clyde

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited, operating as a subsidiary of David MacBrayne Limited, is inviting tenders for the provision of comprehensive laundry services for vessels operating on the Clyde. The procurement process is at the tender stage, currently active and accepting electronic submissions until the deadline at 12:00 on 16th December 2025. The main industry category is "services," specifically focusing on laundry-collection services. The contract will run for 720 days with the possibility of a 24-month renewal, covering the UKM region. This procurement follows an open procedure as per EU Directive 2014/24/EU, and bidders must comply with various economic, technical, and safety standards.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in high-quality laundry services. Ideal candidates are those with strong capabilities in meeting stringent quality, health, and environmental standards, as evidenced by certifications like BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and BS EN ISO 14001:2015. Businesses that can reliably manage and deliver timely laundry services to large-scale clients will have an advantage. The inclusion of community benefits, such as creating targeted recruitment and training programs, facilitates further potential for public engagement and business reputation enhancement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Laundry Services on the Clyde

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) as a subsidiary of David MacBrayne Limited is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide comprehensive laundry services to vessels operating across the Clyde. These vessels accommodate crew members on board and therefore require a reliable and high-quality solution for the regular cleaning, laundering, and pressing of crew bedding, linen, and towels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) as a subsidiary of David MacBrayne Limited is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide comprehensive laundry services to vessels operating across the Clyde. These vessels accommodate crew members on board and therefore require a reliable and high-quality solution for the regular cleaning, laundering, and pressing of crew bedding, linen, and towels.

Renewal: Upto 24-months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dea0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072769-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 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
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
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 West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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