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24 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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20 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, located in Port Glasgow, has initiated a tender process for the concept design of a new vessel intended for service between Oban and Craignure on Mull. This procurement falls under the services industry category and involves the expertise of a Naval Architect. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase, with a recent amendment extending the deadline for submissions to 26 June 2026 at noon. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering opportunities for eligible firms to bid electronically.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for design consultancy firms specialising in maritime architecture, particularly those experienced in developing concept designs for Ro-Pax vessels. Given the project's scope, including general arrangement drawings and feasibility studies, firms with a strong track record in risk mitigation during vessel design and construction will be well-suited to compete. The total contract value is estimated at £250,000, providing a substantial project for firms aiming to expand their portfolio within the UK maritime sector. The contract allows for potential extensions, accommodating further business development and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mull Vessel Concept Design

Notice Description

CMAL require to appoint a Naval Architect to assist with the concept design development for a New Mull Vessel, capable of operating primarily between Oban and Craignure on Mull.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL requires a design consultancy to assist with the in-depth evaluation, feasibility studies and in-depth concept design of a Ro-Pax vessel. This will include developing general arrangement drawings and associated plans/ specifications that would allow shipyards to tender for the detailed design and build of the new vessel type on a fixed price basis whilst eliminating design, construction and operating risks for CMAL or the vessels' charterers.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 6 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832515
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558680
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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