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27 Jul 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking a partner for providing comprehensive video, photography, and graphic design services to enhance its business-as-usual marketing and communications activities. This tender, identified under the project code 32379 and titled "Video and Production Services," falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting training-film and video-tape production. Located in the UK’s maritime region, the procurement is at the tender stage with submissions closing on 28th August 2026. The process uses a selective approach under a restricted procedure, with potential for three 12-month extensions on the initial 360-day contract period.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in video and graphic design services, particularly those with experience in motion picture production. Companies with robust economic and technical capabilities, as specified in the tender's selection criteria, are well-suited to compete. The contract's emphasis on quality and price as award criteria offers a balanced opportunity for creative service providers to excel. Furthermore, participation in this procurement could lead to partnerships that bolster business profiles through deployment across varied marketing channels, thus paving the way for substantial business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Video and Production Services

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a partner who can provide end-to-end video, photography, and graphic design services to support business-as-usual (BAU) marketing and communications activity. Content will be deployed across a range of marketing channels, including social media, website, email newsletters, paid media, onboard digital screens, posters, podcasts, internal communications, and external partner channels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a partner who can provide end-to-end video, photography, and graphic design services to support business-as-usual (BAU) marketing and communications activity. Content will be deployed across a range of marketing channels, including social media, website, email newsletters, paid media, onboard digital screens, posters, podcasts, internal communications, and external partner channels.

Renewal: three 12 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d482
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070901-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 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
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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