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08 Jul 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility), located in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom, is conducting a tender for Port Infrastructure Principal Inspections, classified under civil engineering support services. This procurement process is specifically targeted at services within the West of Scotland and the Western Isles. The tender stage is currently active, and the contract period spans 1080 days, with an option for renewal of up to five more years. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 10th August 2026, with the award period commencing on the same day. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically through the designated platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering and maritime safety inspection sectors. Companies with capabilities in conducting engineering asset condition surveys on port infrastructure and those with expertise in related architectural or quantity surveying services will find this tender beneficial for business growth. Firms capable of maintaining high insurance cover levels and providing qualified staff are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should ensure they meet the economic selection criteria, including the requisite insurance levels, to be eligible for consideration.

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Notice Title

Port Infrastructure Principal Inspections

Notice Description

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Port Infrastructure Principal Inspections.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Port Infrastructure Principal Inspections. To undertake engineering Asset Condition surveys on port infrastructure and report on their condition. Ports assets include, but not limited to; piers, slipways, roundheads, fixed ramps, harbour walls, linkspans, PAS, approach structures, dolphins, piling, supporting columns, walkways, steps, marshalling areas, etc. Assets inspected will be above, on and below water.

Renewal: One (1) period of FIVE (5) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c69e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064317-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

71354500 - Marine survey services

71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

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

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