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TV System Upgrade MV Finlaggan

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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30 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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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.

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


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

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

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=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.

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