Tender

Insurance Brokerage Services

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Insurance Brokerage Services" is initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), located in Port Glasgow, UK. This tender is aimed at enlisting a professional insurance broker to manage all insurance-related activities, including market advice, policy placement, and claims handling. The procurement falls under the "services" category and is conducted through an open procedure, with submissions being electronic. The current stage of this process is the tender stage, with the deadline for submission extended to 22nd April 2026 at 12 noon. The contract allows for electronic payment and ordering, and potential bidders must be aware of the conditions for electronic invoicing.

This tender offers significant opportunities for insurance brokerage firms seeking to expand their portfolio with public sector clients. Companies with expertise in comprehensive insurance market advice, policy placement, and claims management will find this tender particularly suitable. The contract includes a provision for extension up to four one-year periods, which could provide long-term collaboration opportunities. Moreover, the requirement for professional staff qualifications suggests that reputable firms with well-qualified staff will have a competitive edge. This tender is a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their presence in public sector contracts, especially those familiar with the electronic submission and procurement processes in the UK.

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Notice Title

Insurance Brokerage Services

Notice Description

CMAL requires a professional and expert insurance broker to act as our contracted Agent and oversee all insurance-related activity. This will include professional advice on insurance market, placing annual insurance policies and handling any claims on our behalf.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL requires a professional and expert insurance broker to act as our contracted Agent and oversee all insurance-related activity. This will include professional advice on insurance market, procuring and placing annual insurance policies, handling any claims on our behalf.

Options: There will be a provision for CMAL to extend the contract by up to four periods of one year each.

Renewal: There will be a provision for CMAL to extend the contract by up to four periods of one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825714
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553748
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Six months prior to end of contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5EQ
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 East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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