Notice Information
Notice Title
TV System Upgrade MV Finlaggan
Notice Description
CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) are looking to upgrade the current TV system in the passenger area onboard the Lloyds registered Ro-Ro passenger ship, MV Finlaggan (IMO: 9482902) as the current system is no longer fit for purpose. CFL are looking to award a contract for the design, supply (including delivery, storage and preservation), installation and commissioning of the upgrade to the existing system on MV Finlaggan. It is intended that works will be carried out during the vessels annual overhaul period in April 2026. The overhaul period is expected to last approximately 20 days with dates, duration and location to be confirmed by CalMac at least 30 days prior to docking.
Lot Information
Lot 1
CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) are looking to upgrade the existing passenger TV system on MV Finlaggan. Tenderers are invited to submit a proposal to upgrade the vessels existing TV system with a new supportable equivalent. The intent is to provide a working, reliable system aligning with the functions provided as per the original design. As part of the tender process, there will be an opportunity for Tenderers to undertake a visit to MV Finlaggan at Kennacraig. Tenderers must take advantage of this opportunity to assess the existing system arrangements and ascertain the necessary information to develop a proposal that fully meets the needs of CFL. This is a mandatory requirement to physically survey MV Finlaggan. The proposed survey date is Thursday 13th November. Tenderers must advise if this date is not suitable and propose an alternative. CFL will accommodate where possible.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000813957
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542357
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
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- CPV Codes
32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £100,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Oct 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Dec 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
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
- Alison Ure
- Contact Email
- alison.ure@calmac.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1475650243
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GOUROCK
- Postcode
- PA19 1QP
- 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
- TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
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- Local Authority
- Inverclyde
- Electoral Ward
- Inverclyde West
- Westminster Constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542357
TV System Upgrade MV Finlaggan - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) are looking to upgrade the current TV system in the passenger area onboard the Lloyds registered Ro-Ro passenger ship, MV Finlaggan (IMO: 9482902) as the current system is no longer fit for purpose. CFL are looking to award a contract for the design, supply (including delivery, storage and preservation), installation and commissioning of the upgrade to the existing system on MV Finlaggan. It is intended that works will be carried out during the vessels annual overhaul period in April 2026. The overhaul period is expected to last approximately 20 days with dates, duration and location to be confirmed by CalMac at least 30 days prior to docking.
Notice URLs
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