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24 Jun 2026 at 14:36

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20 May 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) focuses on the "Mull Vessel Concept Design" project. This tender requires design consultancy services from a Naval Architect to assist with the concept design development for a new vessel primarily operating between Oban and Craignure on Mull. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with a focus on design consultancy, and is based in the UK region UKM83. The process currently sits at the tenderUpdate stage with an amended submission deadline extended to 26th June 2026 at 12:00 noon. The procurement method is open, inviting broad participation.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime design, particularly those with experience in naval architecture and consultancy. The opportunity is suited for firms capable of conducting in-depth evaluations and feasibility studies as well as developing comprehensive design specifications for the new vessel. The project involves a significant contract valued at £250,000 and allows for electronic submissions. Businesses with robust skills in service delivery, project management, and the provision of skilled resources will be well-positioned to compete effectively, supporting growth through collaborations in public maritime projects.

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Notice Title

Mull Vessel Concept Design

Notice Description

CMAL require to appoint a Naval Architect to assist with the concept design development for a New Mull Vessel, capable of operating primarily between Oban and Craignure on Mull.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL requires a design consultancy to assist with the in-depth evaluation, feasibility studies and in-depth concept design of a Ro-Pax vessel. This will include developing general arrangement drawings and associated plans/ specifications that would allow shipyards to tender for the detailed design and build of the new vessel type on a fixed price basis whilst eliminating design, construction and operating risks for CMAL or the vessels' charterers.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 6 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059545-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

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

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