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Fuel Oil Testing

CalMac Ferries Limited

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18 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is inviting bids for a Framework Agreement focused on Fuel Oil Testing. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to ensure compliance with international marine fuel regulations, and enhance operational efficiency. This contract, valued at £200,000, is part of CalMac's commitment to efficient service delivery. The procurement follows an open procedure and is categorized under 'services' within the 'Ferry Operator' industry. Interested parties should note that submissions are due by 19 September 2025 at 12:00 PM BST. The bidding process is conducted electronically, and the contract will commence on the closing date of the tender period, with potential extension options available.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in providing high-quality fuel testing services, especially those with UKAS Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025). Companies with proven experience in ensuring compliance with regulations such as MARPOL Annex VI and the EU Sulphur Directive stand to gain. The broad scope of the contract invites enterprises with strong technical and management capabilities. Moreover, businesses that possess robust financial standing and adequate insurance levels, as outlined in the submission criteria, are well-suited for this opportunity. Emphasizing both cost and quality, the award criteria offer a balanced evaluation for competitive suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuel Oil Testing

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for Fuel Oil Testing. This requirement forms part of CFL's commitment to ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and costeffective service delivery across its marine operations. The successful supplier will be expected to provide a reliable, consistent, and compliant fuel oil testing service that supports both vessel and office-based teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CFL operates fleet of vessels and is responsible for ensuring compliance with international marine fuel regulations which is currently being carried out on an ad-hoc basis. CFL requires testing of vessel fuel oil (marine gas oil) to ensure ongoing and verifiable compliance with the latest applicable legislative standards, including but not limited to MARPOL Annex VI, the EU Sulphur Directive, Sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements, and any other international or regional environmental regulations. The objective is to confirm fuel quality, prevent machinery defects, and avoid non-compliance penalties.

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months Extension Options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807546
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537191
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537191
    Fuel Oil Testing - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for Fuel Oil Testing. This requirement forms part of CFL's commitment to ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and costeffective service delivery across its marine operations. The successful supplier will be expected to provide a reliable, consistent, and compliant fuel oil testing service that supports both vessel and office-based teams.

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