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31 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Coating Condition Surveys" aimed at the maritime industry. The initiative focuses on maintaining the coating condition of ferries operating on the West Coast of Scotland, in alignment with the International Maritime Organization's standards. This open procurement procedure seeks to secure services worth £900,000 to assess and report on vessel coatings, ensuring they meet industry guidelines. The procurement process requires electronic submissions via the specified Public Tenders Scotland portal, with the tender closing on 31st August 2026. CalMac Ferries, located in Gourock, Scotland, serves as the buying organisation and a central purchasing body, emphasising the necessity for prospective contractors to meet specific qualification standards for coating inspection.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for organisations specialising in marine protective coatings inspections. Companies equipped with NACE Level 2, FROSIO Level 2, or ICorr Level 2 qualifications and experience in maintaining vessel coatings according to IACS Rec 87 and MCS.1 Circ 1330 guidelines are well-suited to compete. As the service will be operational across shipyards throughout the UK, suppliers need to demonstrate flexibility and mobility. Additionally, the contract includes an optional extension, providing a potential long-term engagement opportunity for the successful bidder. This offers companies an advantageous position in advancing their reputation and securing further contracts within the maritime maintenance industry.

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Notice Title

Coating Condition Surveys

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) operates a fleet which currently consists of 36 ferries on the West Coast of Scotland and there will be an increase in our fleet within the next few years. To enable our ferries to provide an everyday life-line service they must be maintained to meet legislative requirements verified by stringent external bodies and codes of practice. CFL wish to implement a comprehensive Coatings Management plan across our fleet in line with the core principles of the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) Resolution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) operates a fleet which currently consists of 36 ferries on the West Coast of Scotland and there will be an increase in our fleet within the next few years. To enable our ferries to provide an everyday life-line service they must be maintained to meet legislative requirements verified by stringent external bodies and codes of practice. CFL wish to implement a comprehensive Coatings Management plan across our fleet in line with the core principles of the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) Resolution. In order to facilitate this, we require the services of an Independent Marine Protective Coatings Inspection specialists organisation to conduct a whole vessel and underwater hull comprehensive and robust coating survey and reporting in line with the requirements recommended within IACS Rec 87 - Guidelines for Coating Maintenance & Repairs for Ballast Tanks and Combined Cargo/Ballast Tanks On Oil Tankers and IMO MCS.1 Circ 1330- Guidelines For Maintenance And Repair Of Protective Coatings and is extend to all compartment types and not only SWBTs as defined within the aforementioned standards and circulars. CFL vessels operate on the west coast of Scotland and are maintained in shipyards throughout the UK, therefore the supplier must be prepared to travel to provide the service required.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 24 months available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561317
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71354500 - Marine survey services

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
in 2 or 4 years depending on optional extension agreement.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
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
TLD72 Liverpool, TLM Scotland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561317
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