Planning

Construction and Supply of Workboat Landing Craft for the Isle of Ulva

NORTH WEST MULL COMMUNITY WOODLAND LIMITED

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Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West Mull Community Woodland Limited, a community-controlled charity and development trust, is in the planning stage for the procurement of a workboat landing craft destined for the Isle of Ulva. This project is classified under community development and infrastructure and falls within the goods industry category. The delivery location is in the UK region UKM63, with an anticipated award date starting from 2 October 2025. Key deadlines to note include targeting the completion of delivery and certification by 31 March 2026. The procurement process allows for electronic submission via the Public Contracts Scotland website, ensuring streamlined communication and contract management.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nautical engineering, shipbuilding, and maritime transport solutions. With requirements to design a craft capable of coastal freight and vehicle transport, and adherence to the MCA Workboat Code Edition 3, companies with expertise in these areas are well-suited to bid. The inclusion of warranty and aftercare packages indicates potential long-term service and maintenance engagements, providing further growth possibilities. Companies within the UK, particularly those with experience in handling community-focused maritime projects, are encouraged to express interest and participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction and Supply of Workboat Landing Craft for the Isle of Ulva

Notice Description

North West Mull Community Woodland Company (NWMCWC) potentially requires the design, build and delivery of a new workboat landing craft to serve the Isle of Ulva. The vessel will provide resilient freight and vehicle transport capacity between Ulva, Mull, and nearby isles, supporting community infrastructure and local enterprises. The craft must be designed to operate in coastal waters with a bow ramp for vehicle and cargo loading.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NWMCWC intends to procure a new workboat landing craft of approximately 11.6 metres in length, to be designed and certified under the MCA Workboat Code Edition 3. The vessel will provide freight and vehicle transport between the Isle of Ulva, Mull and nearby isles, with a bow ramp for loading vehicles, plant, livestock and cargo. The craft must be capable of regular coastal crossings, meet all relevant UK maritime regulatory requirements, and include a warranty and aftercare package. Delivery and certification must be completed no later than 31 March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537723
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST MULL COMMUNITY WOODLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@nwmullwoodland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7377188467

Buyer Location

Locality
TOBERMORY
Postcode
PA75 6QS
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban South and the Isles
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537723
    Construction and Supply of Workboat Landing Craft for the Isle of Ulva - North West Mull Community Woodland Company (NWMCWC) potentially requires the design, build and delivery of a new workboat landing craft to serve the Isle of Ulva. The vessel will provide resilient freight and vehicle transport capacity between Ulva, Mull, and nearby isles, supporting community infrastructure and local enterprises. The craft must be designed to operate in coastal waters with a bow ramp for vehicle and cargo loading.

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