Tender

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), based in Port Glasgow, is currently in the tender stage for a Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract focusing on the development of one RoPax vessel. The contract falls under the goods industry category and is highly relevant for businesses within the maritime and vessel construction sectors. Tender submissions are to be made electronically, and the deadline for these submissions is the 8th of May, 2026. The project is set to primarily serve the route between Mallaig and Lochboisdale, with oversight by an on-site team from CMAL ensuring adherence to operational and technical requirements, including compliance with Maritime & Coastguard Agency rules. Key next steps include the tender’s second stage, with invitations being sent out by the 13th of July, 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in shipbuilding and design, particularly for those capable of delivering innovative and technically advanced RoPax vessels. The selective procurement method, utilising a restricted procedure, ensures that the highest ranked bidders who meet economic and technical selection criteria are invited to the next stage, thus favouring enterprises with proven expertise and robust proposals. Additionally, businesses with strong policies on Fair Work Practices and community initiatives, such as apprenticeship and student engagement, could find this tender advantageous as these aspects form part of the bidder assessment, offering potential for growth and local impacts within the Scottish maritime sector.

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Notice Title

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel

Notice Description

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for one (1) RoPax Vessel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be for the detailed design and build for one (1) passenger and vehicle vessel. The main route will be Mallaig Lochboisdale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828139
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553069
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

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

34512100 - Ferry boats

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 months to go
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
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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