Tender

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), a body governed by public law and headquartered in Port Glasgow, is progressing with a tender for the Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for a RoPax Vessel. Classified under the industry category for ships and boats, the procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 8 May 2026. The vessel will primarily operate along the Mallaig Lochboisdale route. This procurement employs a restricted procedure where only the highest-ranked bidders will be invited to the second stage by 13 July 2026. The buyer is keen on promoting fair working practices and encourages community benefits through innovative proposals, although these are non-mandatory.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for shipbuilders specialising in passenger and vehicle vessels. It is particularly well-suited for companies capable of supplying detailed design builds for ferries, as the vessel's construction and delivery will occur at the shipyard. Bidders with strong economic and technical capabilities, as per the selection criteria, will find this procurement appealing. Moreover, businesses that propose creative community benefit programmes, such as apprenticeship outreach, may enhance their competitive edge. Potential suppliers should be prepared to engage with CMAL's appointed Project Manager and on-site supervisory team throughout the vessel's construction phase. Electronic submission is required, alongside acceptance of electronic invoicing and payment, facilitating a streamlined procurement process.

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Notice Title

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel

Notice Description

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for one (1) RoPax Vessel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be for the detailed design and build for one (1) passenger and vehicle vessel. The main route will be Mallaig Lochboisdale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030412-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

34512100 - Ferry boats

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

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

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