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Framework Agreement for Compass Adjusting Services

CalMac Ferries Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited has completed the procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for Compass Adjusting Services", which involves providing compass adjustments and repairs for their fleet of 36 vessels. The process culminated in a contract award on 29th June 2026, under an open procedure. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including dry docks and slipways on the west and east coasts of Scotland, and the Liverpool/Birkenhead area. The agreement, initially set for 24 months, can be extended by up to 24 months. This procurement falls under the services category and is geared towards maintaining and ensuring the safety and operational reliability of CFL's vessels.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in maritime services and compass adjustments. The tender encourages business growth by engaging with a key player in the ferry operations sector, offering a stable, long-term contract with CalMac Ferries Ltd. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Aberdeen Compass Adjusting Ltd, which secured the contract, are well-positioned to benefit due to their agility and certification requirements. Firms capable of offering technical expertise in maritime compass adjustments with the required certifications, such as CNITA membership and a Certificate of Competency, will find this contract conducive to expanding their reach within the UK maritime industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Compass Adjusting Services

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) intend to set up a Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified and certifie, sole Compass Adjuster to support our Fleet of 36 Vessels with Compass adjustments and repairs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a sole supplier who has the capability to carry out compass adjustments within the fleet to ensure safety and operational reliability. CFL vessels operate on the west coast of Scotland and are maintained in shipyards throughout the UK. CFL anticipate most compass adjustments will occur during annual overhaul/maintenance periods, however there may be additional scenarios where a vessel's compass adjustment needs to be carried out while at its normal operating location. The supplier must be prepared to travel to all shipyards and operating locations listed in the tender documents. The term of the Agreement will be for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months which may be split into smaller periods.

Renewal: The option to extend by up to a further 24 months which may be split into smaller periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828614
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38111100 - Compasses

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,822 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years from date of award

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aberdeen Compass Adjusting Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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