Award

Services in relation to Harbour Legislation and the Promotion of Harbour Revision Orders

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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Award

06 Jun 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility), located in Port Glasgow, with the aim of establishing a framework agreement for services relating to harbour legislation and the promotion of harbour revision orders. This contract falls under the services category and is specifically classified under the CPV code 79100000. The process utilised an open procedure method and saw its award stage completed on 28 May 2025, with Ashfords LLP being awarded the contract at a value of GBP 40,000. The tender was part of the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) obligations and had been planned early in 2025, with initial deadlines set in March and adjusted to further accommodate interested parties.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses providing legal support services within the maritime sector, especially those with expertise in harbour legislation. Given the specialised nature of the services required and the development of a framework agreement with potential extension options, businesses focusing on long-term strategic projects will find this tender appealing. The contract's focus on legal frameworks and harbour operations creates avenues for large legal firms or specialised consultancies to establish or expand their presence in the maritime legal services industry, ensuring compliance and governance support for public bodies like Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd.

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Notice Title

Services in relation to Harbour Legislation and the Promotion of Harbour Revision Orders

Notice Description

CMAL wishes to set up a framework agreement with a single service provider who can provide legal support in relation to harbour legislation and the promotion of harbour revision orders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL wishes to set up a framework agreement with a single service provider who can provide legal support in relation to harbour legislation and the promotion of harbour revision orders.

Options: There will be an option to extend the contract duration by up to 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784666
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532069
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 202511 months 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
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHFORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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