Tender

SVRP Civils & Marine Works Framework

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SVRP Civils & Marine Works Framework" has been initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), a public law body and Harbour Authority based in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom. This open tender is in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 20th February 2026. The tender covers works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work within the Small Vessels Replacement Programme (SVRP) at several ferry terminal locations across Scotland, including Colintraive, Portavadie, Largs, Tarbert, Lochaline, Kilchoan, and Tobermory. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the framework is planned to last for 720 days, with extensions possible under specific conditions but without renewals.

This contracting opportunity is significant for businesses involved in civil engineering and marine works, offering a substantial growth potential through engagement in a high-profile public infrastructure project. The specific requirements, such as NEC4 contracts and experience in operational ferry terminals, make this procurement well-suited for companies with a history of similar large-scale projects, especially those with strong capabilities in environmental and quality management under recognised standards like ISO9001 and ISO45001. This tender could be particularly appealing to single source suppliers aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector infrastructure space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SVRP Civils & Marine Works Framework

Notice Description

CMAL wish to appoint a single source supplier in respect of the Civils and Marine Works Framework for the Small Vessels Replacement Programme (SVRP) projects. The 7 sits are Colintraive Ferry Terminal - Argyle and Bute, Portavadie Ferry Terminal - By Tighnabruaich Argyle, Largs Ferry Terminal, Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Ferry Terminal - Argyle and Bute, Lochaline Ferry Terminal - Highlands, Kilchoan Ferry Terminal - Ardamurchan and Tobermory Ferry Terminal - Isle of Mull

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework scope includes: Pre-Construction support, site inspections, surveys and investigations. Construction of civil engineering and marine works. NEC4 Professional Services Short Contracts (PSSS) and Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) will be utilised.

Renewal: No renewals. Extensions subject to NEC4 contract conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001868-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

43320000 - Construction equipment

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45100000 - Site preparation work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45111210 - Blasting and associated rock-removal work

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

45210000 - Building construction work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71313420 - Environmental standards for construction

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

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

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@cmassets.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475749920

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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

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

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