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17 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process currently under the tender stage is initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), a central purchasing body and Harbour Authority, situated in Port Glasgow, UK (UKM83 region). CMAL seeks to appoint a specialist organisation for a "Ship Brokerage Service" to manage the sale of surplus RoPax vessels as part of its vessel replacement programme. This programme entails owning a fleet of 37 vessels and planning the delivery of new vessels over the next few years. The open procurement method will culminate with submissions ending on 22 July 2026. Key dates include the bid opening on 22 July 2026 and the validity of bids until 20 October 2026. Potential business users can access more information electronically via Caledonian Maritime's provided link.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with robust experience and expertise in ship brokerage and the RoPax vessel sector. Companies with membership in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, or equivalent credentials, are ideally suited to compete. The role involves understanding vessel technicalities and maintaining market intelligence, offering a perfect growth trajectory for businesses eager to cement their presence in the maritime brokerage domain. Access to electronic submission further facilitates ease of participation, enabling adept firms to leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth within the specified contract period and possible extensions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ship Brokerage Service

Notice Description

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) currently owns a fleet of 37 vessels and has an active vessel replacement programme. This programme has seen 1 new vessel being delivered in the past 12 months with a further 12 vessels under construction and due to be delivered within the next 3 years and a further 4 vessels planned and either at tender or design stage. CMAL will be looking to sell the surplus vessels over the next 4-6 years as the new vessels become operational and require to appoint a specialist organisation to provide ship brokerage services relating to the sale of RoPax vessels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) currently owns a fleet of 37 vessels and has an active vessel replacement programme. This programme has seen 1 new vessel being delivered in the past 12 months with a further 12 vessels under construction and due to be delivered within the next 3 years and a further 4 vessels planned and either at tender or design stage. CMAL will be looking to sell the surplus vessels over the next 4-6 years as the new vessels become operational and require to appoint a specialist organisation to provide ship brokerage services relating to the sale of RoPax vessels.

Renewal: option to extend for a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558200
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


CPV Codes

63522000 - Ship brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20264 weeks 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
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
TLM Scotland

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=JUN558200
    Ship Brokerage Service - Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) currently owns a fleet of 37 vessels and has an active vessel replacement programme. This programme has seen 1 new vessel being delivered in the past 12 months with a further 12 vessels under construction and due to be delivered within the next 3 years and a further 4 vessels planned and either at tender or design stage. CMAL will be looking to sell the surplus vessels over the next 4-6 years as the new vessels become operational and require to appoint a specialist organisation to provide ship brokerage services relating to the sale of RoPax vessels.

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