Tender

Grease Trap Collection for CalMac Ferries Ltds New Major Vessels

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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12 Jun 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited, a ferry operator, is seeking tenders for the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats, and oil waste generated by grease trap machines onboard its six major new vessels. This procurement process falls under the industry category of waste-tip management services. The competitive tender is divided into three lots, covering various locations in the UK, including Clyde-Troon Ardrossan and Gourock, Oban and Kintyre - Oban and Kenncraig, and the Highlands - Mallaig, Uig and Ullapool. This tender stage began on 12th June 2026, with a submission deadline of 13th July 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is supported by the legal framework of the EU Directive 2014/24/EC. This process aligns with the community benefit policies of targeted recruitment and training, work placements, and graduate placements.

Businesses specialising in waste management services and those with experience in maritime operations will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their operations and contribute to sustainability initiatives. Companies capable of meeting the required economic, financial, and technical criteria—such as maintaining a healthy capital-to-risk ratio, sound current ratio, and demonstrating suitability for the task—will be well-suited to bid. In particular, businesses willing to provide community benefits will have a strategic advantage, as the proposals include job creation for disadvantaged groups, benefiting both the local economy and company reputation.

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Notice Title

Grease Trap Collection for CalMac Ferries Ltds New Major Vessels

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by CFL from experienced Suppliers for the provision of services relating to the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats and oil waste generated through the operation of grease trap machines onboard CFL's 6 Major New vessels

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Clyde - Troon Ardrossan and Gourock

Tenders are sought by CFL from experienced Suppliers for the provision of services relating to the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats and oil waste generated through the operation of grease trap machines onboard CFL's 6 Major New vessels. Additional information: PCS T Ref Number: itt_64335

Renewal: two 12 month extension options

Lot 2 - Oban and Kintyre - Oban and Kenncraig

Tenders are sought by CFL from experienced Suppliers for the provision of services relating to the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats and oil waste generated through the operation of grease trap machines onboard CFL's 6 Major New vessels. Additional information: PCS-T ref number - itt_64313

Renewal: two 12 month extension options

Lot 3 - Highlands - Mallaig, Uig and Ullapool

Tenders are sought by CFL from experienced Suppliers for the provision of services relating to the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats and oil waste generated through the operation of grease trap machines onboard CFL's 6 Major New vessels. Additional information: PCS-T ref number - itt_64336

Renewal: two 12 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b45d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055851-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90533000 - Waste-tip management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20261 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
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM Scotland

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

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