This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Tender

30 Apr 2020 at 01:00

Planning

31 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves CalMac Ferries Limited seeking to appoint a classification society for their PAX/RoRo vessels. This tender is classified under the transport industry and is located in the UK, specifically operating predominantly in Scotland. The procurement stage is at the contract award phase, with the contract signed on 1st December 2020, involving an estimated value of £500,000 - £700,000 per year excluding VAT. The procurement method employed is selective, facilitated through a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime services, specifically those with experience in classification and regulatory compliance for ferry operations. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in providing stability and innovative maintenance solutions, particularly those on the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency's approved list of classification societies, will find their qualifications desirable. This contract not only aims to enhance operational reliability but also encourages businesses focusing on sustainability and continuous improvement in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to appoint a classification society who can offer core planned services and reactive services that demonstrate value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels. We require a supplier who provides increased stability, that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement along with innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service. The estimated value excluding VAT: 500,000 GBP - 700,000 GBP per year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is an operating company of the David MacBrayne Group, which is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers. It operates the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract, providing passenger, vehicle and freight shipping services on 29 routes, serving 53 ports and harbours across the west coast of Scotland and the Scottish Islands. It operates a fleet of 33 vessels and carries 5 500 000 passengers and 1 500 000 vehicles annually with an average 440 sailings a day. The company earned the National Transport Award for Ferry Operator of the Year in 2018, delivering punctuality and technical reliability performance at 99.6 % and 99.4 % respectively. CFL are seeking to appoint a Classification Society for their vessels, based on competitive longer-term arrangements, that offers increased value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels in support of the operating timetable, increased stability for support suppliers that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement, and innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service for the end user customers - the ferry passengers. CFL is seeking to develop, in conjunction with suppliers, an approach to the challenge of providing a high-quality ferry service, which will balance the economic, political, legal and operational constraints in order to deliver a strategic approach to ship repair in Scotland and provide value for money for the tax payer. Duration of a new contract will be discussed with potential suppliers, but will need to align with CalMac's operating contract. Contracts scope will may also include additional preventative maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Scope of work is vessel dependent; Any contractor will require to be located or respond quickly within the geographical restrictions of the vessel. Vessel movements may also be subject to favourable weather conditions and MCA approval.

Renewal: 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611533
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401882
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34510000 - Ships

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2020Expired
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lloyd's Register EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379215
    Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels - CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to appoint a classification society who can offer core planned services and reactive services that demonstrate value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels. We require a supplier who provides increased stability, that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement along with innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service. The estimated value excluding VAT: 500,000 GBP - 700,000 GBP per year.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386058
    Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels - CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to appoint a classification society who can offer core planned services and reactive services that demonstrate value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels. We require a supplier who provides increased stability, that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement along with innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service. The estimated value excluding VAT: 500,000 GBP - 700,000 GBP per year.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401882
    Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels - CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to appoint a classification society who can offer core planned services and reactive services that demonstrate value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels. We require a supplier who provides increased stability, that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement along with innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service. The estimated value excluding VAT: 500,000 GBP - 700,000 GBP per year.

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