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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Grease Trap Collection for CalMac Ferries Ltd's New Major Vessels." This tender seeks experienced suppliers for the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats, and oil waste generated on its major new vessels across various locations in the UK, specifically in regions such as Gourock, the Clyde area, Oban, Kintyre, and the Highlands. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with a submission deadline on 13th July 2026, at 12:00 PM. The main industry category is services, with the condition that bids are to be submitted electronically. The initiative is covered by the GPA and includes community benefit requirements, focusing on targeted recruitment and training, work placements, and graduate opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, offering an advantageous 1,440-day contract period with potential for two twelve-month extensions. Firms that have robust financial ratios and meet technical criteria laid out can benefit from being part of a framework agreement allowing participation with multiple lots, thereby increasing their market presence and capacity utilisation. The focus on community benefits also encourages engagement with local communities and workforce development, making this procurement particularly suited for businesses aiming to improve their corporate social responsibility profile alongside business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grease Trap Collection for CalMac Ferries Ltds New Major Vessels

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by CFL from experienced Suppliers for the provision of services relating to the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats and oil waste generated through the operation of grease trap machines onboard CFL's 6 Major New vessels

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Clyde - Troon Ardrossan and Gourock

Tenders are sought by CFL from experienced Suppliers for the provision of services relating to the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats and oil waste generated through the operation of grease trap machines onboard CFL's 6 Major New vessels. PCS T Ref Number: itt_64335

Renewal: two 12 month extension options

Lot 2 - Oban and Kintyre - Oban and Kenncraig

Tenders are sought by CFL from experienced Suppliers for the provision of services relating to the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats and oil waste generated through the operation of grease trap machines onboard CFL's 6 Major New vessels. PCS-T ref number - itt_64313

Renewal: two 12 month extension options

Lot 3 - Highlands - Mallaig, Uig and Ullapool

Tenders are sought by CFL from experienced Suppliers for the provision of services relating to the collection and reprocessing of grease, fats and oil waste generated through the operation of grease trap machines onboard CFL's 6 Major New vessels. PCS-T ref number - itt_64336

Renewal: two 12 month extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557940
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90533000 - Waste-tip management services

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 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 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

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
TLM Scotland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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