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Shore Power Systems Framework

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

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16 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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26 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

18 Jul 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

25 Jun 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) sought a supplier to design, construct and maintain standardised shore power systems for ferry routes and terminals, supporting fleet operation as vessels are replaced. The framework covers the West of Scotland and Clyde Estuary, with locations grouped geographically. Its six lots cover the Little Minch routes, Islay routes, the Small Vessel Replacement Programme phases 1 and 2, Lochboisdale, and Mull routes. The awarded work is Phase 1 of the Small Vessel Replacement Programme, at Tarbert on Loch Fyne. The systems involve shore-side electrical power infrastructure for vessels, including design and coordination, fabrication, installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance. CMAL is the buying organisation.

The procurement is complete and a contract has been awarded to ABB Limited for Lot 3, the Small Vessel Replacement Programme Phase 1. The contract is active and was signed on 10 September 2026; its recorded value is £899,170. The tender was run as an open procedure for a multi-lot framework intended to appoint one supplier, with the lots separated by geography and work called off subject to programme approval. The lot contract period is 2,880 days. Quality accounted for 60% of the evaluation, with price also assessed. The original tender deadline was extended, ultimately to 16 August 2024. Five bids were recorded for Lot 3. The awarded contract covers the Phase 1 work at Tarbert on Loch Fyne.

This award indicates demand for specialist shore power delivery in ferry environments, where work must be coordinated with live terminal, vessel and harbour operations. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need evidence of three comparable projects completed within the previous seven years, demonstrating similar scope, complexity and value in a marine setting. Relevant examples should include design or coordination of shore power systems and their fabrication, installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance, including work at an operating ferry terminal. Delivery capacity must include trained, competent site staff, appropriate site-specific risk assessments and method statements, and the ability to coordinate inductions, permits and harbour operations. Suppliers also need environmental management measures, a recognised quality system, health and safety assurance, adequate financial strength and insurance, and a resilient local supply chain with effective prompt-payment controls.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shore Power Systems Framework

Notice Description

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems across the network.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - "Little Minch" routes including Lochmaddy, on the Isle of Lewis; Tarbert, on the Isle of Harris; and Uig, on the Isle of Skye

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier

Renewal: tba

Lot 2 - "Islay" routes including Kennacraig, in Argyll & Bute; and Port Askaig and Port Ellen, on the Isle of Islay

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Lot 3 - Small Vessel Replacement Programme Phase 1

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.. This award is for SVRP Phase 1 Tarbert Loch Fyne

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Lot 4 - "Lochboisdale" route including Lochboisdale, on the Isle of South Uist

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Lot 5 - Small Vessel Replacement Programme Phase 2

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Lot 6 - "Mull" routes including Oban, in Argyll & Bute; and Craignure, on the Isle of Mull

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768978
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566822
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31321000 - Electricity power lines

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45300000 - Building installation work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£899,170 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5EQ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABB Limited

Further Information

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