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HMCG Scottish Islands Ferry Travel

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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06 May 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, completed a procurement process titled "HMCG Scottish Islands Ferry Travel," focusing on ferry transport services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with CalMac Ferries Ltd being the contracted supplier. The contract, executed through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, covers travel to the Scottish Islands using CalMac Ferries. Key dates include the contract period from February 10 to February 17, 2026, with the signing date on February 9, 2026. The project is geographically situated in the UK, specifically servicing routes to the Scottish Islands from the ferry terminal at Gourock.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport, particularly those specialising in ferry services or looking to expand their business in the passenger transport sector. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to a large-scale company, CalMac Ferries Ltd, smaller businesses could still explore subcontracting or partnership opportunities. Moreover, understanding such procurement processes can help businesses develop strategies to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially if they can offer specialised services or enhanced operational efficiencies.

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Notice Title

HMCG Scottish Islands Ferry Travel

Notice Description

Travel to the Scottish Islands using CALMAC Ferries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06926c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041520-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALMAC FERRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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