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07 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Tender

27 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited, based in Gourock, UKM, is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Commercial Diving Services needed across its network. This procurement process, identified under the ID "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791715," is in the selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender, valued at approximately GBP 480,337, requires submissions electronically by 2 May 2025. The award will cover various harbour locations within CalMac’s ferry network, and diving operations must comply with several health and safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act. The contract period is set for 720 days with possibilities for two 12-month extensions.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for companies specializing in commercial diving services, particularly those familiar with regulatory standards such as BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. Companies with a strong track record in meeting high health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as substantial insurance coverage, will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for local employment also aligns with community benefit provisions, encouraging smaller, regionally-based firms to participate and potentially grow their business through this significant public contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Commercial Diving Services

Notice Description

This requirement is for Commercial Diving services, and it is required across various areas of the CalMac Ferries Ltd network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The diving services are required at various harbour location within CFL's network where the company's Ferry Services operate and where vessels berth overnight.

Renewal: There will be a two 12-month extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791715
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527736
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,337 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
These services are regularly required and the intention to re-tender in the next 2-4 years depending on utilisation of extension options.

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
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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
TLM Scotland

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

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