Tender

Vessel Lift Inspection & Maintenance and Call Out Repairs & Supply of parts

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is inviting tenders for a framework agreement titled "Vessel Lift Inspection & Maintenance and Call Out Repairs & Supply of Parts," under CPV code 50750000 for lift-maintenance services in the UK, particularly along the west coast of Scotland. The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure, seeking qualified suppliers to ensure high-standard maintenance, testing, and emergency repairs of vessel elevators. Noteworthy dates include the tender period ending on 19th December 2025, with the contract set to start on the same day. The value of the tender is set at £809,244 GBP, and the procurement period spans 720 days with potential extensions of up to 24 months.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance and equipped to travel across UK locations for service delivery. Companies experienced in providing technical and quality services will find this tender particularly advantageous, as CalMac Ferries is looking for up to three suppliers to fulfil framework agreements. The technical and quality criteria, contributing 60% to the evaluation, indicate a strong emphasis on high-quality standards alongside competitive pricing. This tender can greatly benefit businesses with expertise in lift systems across varied vessel types and manufacturers, aligning with the need for a reliable and skilled workforce to maintain high safety and operational standards.

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Notice Title

Vessel Lift Inspection & Maintenance and Call Out Repairs & Supply of parts

Notice Description

CFL wish to set up a Framework Agreement for maintenance and inspection of all elevators on CFL vessels, CFL require the services of qualified and experienced personnel to ensure that all vessel elevators are maintained and tested to the highest standard. Additionally, CFL wish to set up a Framework for emergency repairs as and when required, this will cover all of CFL berthing locations.

Lot Information

Vessel Lift Inspection & Maintenance

CFL is seeking to award a Framework to one or more suppliers for the maintenance and testing of all elevators on CFL vessels. CFL require the services of qualified and experienced personnel to ensure that all vessel elevators are maintained and tested to the highest standard. CFL vessels operate on the west coast of Scotland and are maintained in shipyards throughout the UK, therefore the supplier must be prepared to travel to work on this equipment.

Renewal: Optional extensions up to 24 months

Vessel Lift Call Out and Repair

CFL is seeking to award a Framework to one or more suppliers who has the capability to repair elevators within the fleet to ensure safety and operational reliability. CFL has a diverse fleet with a wide age range of vessels. Consequently, this means there are variety of manufactures throughout the fleet. CFL vessels operate on the west coast of Scotland and are maintained in shipyards throughout the UK, therefore the supplier must be prepared to travel to work on this equipment.

Renewal: Optional extensions up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e45b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075214-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£809,244 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

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
Alison Clark
Contact Email
alison.ure@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475650243

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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