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Mull Vessel Concept Design

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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20 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility), aiming to appoint a Naval Architect for the Mull Vessel Concept Design. This contract focuses on developing a concept design for a new vessel to operate between Oban and Craignure on Mull, falling under the services category. Located in Port Glasgow, UKM83, the procurement utilises an open procedure, and all submissions must be made electronically through the designated platform by 25th June 2026. The tender status is currently active, with the tender period closing at midday on the same date, and the award process commencing immediately thereafter.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities especially for design consultancies specialising in maritime and naval architecture. Companies experienced in undertaking in-depth evaluation, feasibility studies, and concept design for Ro-Pax vessels will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. The contract, with a value of £250,000, encompasses developing general arrangement drawings and associated plans to prepare for the subsequent detailed design and build phase. The procurement process encourages firms with proficient service delivery and competitive pricing strategies to participate, enabling them to showcase their unique capabilities and secure long-term contracts with the possibility of extensions.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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=MAY556272
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
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
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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