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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian MacBrayne, operating as CalMac Ferries Ltd, has issued a Prior Information Notice regarding a forthcoming procurement process titled "Janitorial and Catering Consumables." The process concerns the supply of cleaning products and catering supplies for their vessels, ports, and offices, classified under the CPV code 39830000. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key activities including a buyer presentation conducted via Microsoft Teams in August 2026. Interested parties must register by 7 August 2026 to attend this presentation aimed at shaping the procurement approach. The procurement is valued at £2,000,000 and seeks innovative delivery solutions, especially to remote locations, ensuring the meeting of modern environmental and safety standards.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for companies involved in the manufacturing or distribution of janitorial and catering goods. Businesses with innovative logistics solutions that can guarantee timely delivery, as well as those that focus on sustainability, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract provides a gateway to expand into the maritime domain, serving an established public law body and a significant player in ferry and port operations. Engaging early in this process could offer a competitive advantage, allowing firms to align their offerings with CalMac's specific needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Janitorial and Catering Consumables

Notice Description

supply of janitorial and catering consumables for vessels, ports and offices

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Limited are seeking a supplier to provide janitorial and Catering Consumables to our vessel fleet, ports and offices. We are seeking innovative solutions to streamline our current product range, delivery solutions to ensure products are available in our more remote locations on time, meet all current environmental standards and safety obligations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066323-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

39830000 - Cleaning products

39831240 - Cleaning compounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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