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Supply of MGO at Oban

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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15 Dec 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at Oban with a 36-month contract awarded to Certas Energy UK Limited t/a Scottish Fuels. Classified under the "Fuel oils" category (CPV: 09135000), this contract involves a direct award due to operational constraints at the heavily pedestrianised site in Oban. The agreement, which starts as of 9th December 2025, is planned to mitigate congestion and maintain operational safety amid forthcoming upgrades to Oban Berth 1, anticipated to conclude by Summer 2028.

This tender opens avenues for large-scale energy suppliers able to meet stringent operational and safety requirements. The exclusive nature of this arrangement underscores the importance for businesses adept in specialised fuel provision at key transport hubs. Companies capable of integrating infrastructure needs and offering reliable fuel supply solutions in complex logistical environments will find new growth opportunities through partnerships such as this. The requirement for a fuel storage facility accentuates the scope for firms specialising in secure, efficient, and compliant delivery mechanisms within the fuel supply industry.

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Notice Title

Supply of MGO at Oban

Notice Description

Supply and Delivery of Marine Gas Oil (0.1%) at Oban (PA34 4DB).

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is CFL's intention to direct award Supply and Delivery of MGO at Oban (PA34 4DB) to Certas Energy UK Limited t/a Scottish Fuel for a 36 month period. Due to operational and health & safety requirements within a heavily pedestrianised site use of fuel storage tank is required for supplying MGO to vessels. With plans to close Oban berth 1 in Summer 2028 (within this Agreement) due to CMAL upgrades, closing Oban berth 1 would lead to more congestion and operational difficulties if using road tankers with all major vessels operating at the one berth (berth 2).

Procurement Information

Due to operational and safety requirements at Oban, vessels require to use fuel storage tank facility exclusively owned and operated by Certas Energy UK Ltd t/a Scottish Fuels. As vessels provide a lifeline service to the islands there must be no impact on traffic movements including loading/discharge on the pier or port area, and the function of the ship can continue while taking bunkers, it does not impact on any vessel operations. Using fuel storage tank eliminates congestion and safety issues on pier when bunkering with Oban being a heavily pedestrianised site. With plans to close Oban berth 1 in Summer 2028 (within this Agreement) due to CMAL Upgrading Oban 1 Berth, closing Oban berth 1 will lead to further congestion and operational difficulties with all major vessel operating at the one berth (berth 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083007-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09135000 - Fuel oils

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,734,725 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Alison Ure
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED T/A SCOTTISH FUELS

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