Tender

Marine Consultancy and Designated Person

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), is titled "Marine Consultancy and Designated Person." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on marine consultancy. The project location encompasses the West of Scotland and the Western Isles, making it regionally significant. As of 12th June 2026, the tender is in the active procurement stage, with an open procedure being used for submission. The tender closing deadline is set for 31st July 2026, promptly followed by the award period commencing on the same day. CMAL, headquartered in Port Glasgow, acts as the central purchasing body for this contract, which is vital for ensuring the effective operation and safety within harbour environments.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in marine consultancy services. Ideal contenders would be those with expertise in harbour operations, marine safety, risk assessments, and navigational aids. Furthermore, firms capable of providing guidance on marine governance and legislation will find this tender particularly well-suited to their strengths. The tender also stipulates substantial insurance requirements, ensuring that participating businesses have robust indemnity measures. The contract is structured to appoint a sole supplier, which would offer the successful bidder an extended period of engagement, providing stability and a platform for further growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

Marine Consultancy and Designated Person

Notice Description

Provide expert marine consultancy services covering harbour operations, marine safety, navigational risk assessment, conservancy, aids to navigation, marine governance, incident investigation support, policy and procedure development, operational reviews, harbour legislation advice and support for infrastructure and vessel interface projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier to provide CMAL with Marine Consultancy support services and a 'Designated Person' and to (1) give CMAL Board as the duty holder under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) independent assurance that the Safety Management System is working effectively and to audit CMAL's compliance with the PMSC (2). Provide CMAL with professional marine advice, guidance and support services, when required, in order to function as a Harbour Authority.

Renewal: One (1) period of three (3) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557916
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557916
    Marine Consultancy and Designated Person - Provide expert marine consultancy services covering harbour operations, marine safety, navigational risk assessment, conservancy, aids to navigation, marine governance, incident investigation support, policy and procedure development, operational reviews, harbour legislation advice and support for infrastructure and vessel interface projects.

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