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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited, operating out of Gourock and identified by their legal name Caledonian MacBrayne, is in the planning stage for a new procurement process titled "Janitorial and Catering Consumables." This initiative involves the supply of such consumables for use across their vessels, ports, and offices. As part of the Goods category, the anticipated contract holds a value of £2,000,000. Effective delivery solutions are sought to ensure availability in remote locations, adhering to environmental standards and safety obligations. A Future Notice is planned for 10th August 2026, and a buyer presentation will be conducted through Microsoft Teams in August 2026. Interested suppliers must send their registration request for the presentation by 7th August 2026 at 12:00 PM.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of janitorial and catering consumables to expand their market reach, particularly for firms capable of providing innovative solutions in product range and delivery logistics. Companies with strong distribution networks, especially those with experience in remote supply chain management, will find this tender attractive. Additionally, businesses that can adhere to stringent environmental and safety requirements while offering cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Janitorial and Catering Consumables

Notice Description

supply of janitorial and catering consumables for vessels, ports and offices

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Limited are seeking a supplier to provide janitorial and Catering Consumables to our vessel fleet, ports and offices. We are seeking innovative solutions to streamline our current product range, delivery solutions to ensure products are available in our more remote locations on time, meet all current environmental standards and safety obligations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837242
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560125
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

39830000 - Cleaning products

39831240 - Cleaning compounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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 West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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