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27 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is inviting tenders for the provision of Video and Production Services, encompassing end-to-end video, photography, and graphic design services to support its marketing and communication activities. This procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically targeting those capable of handling content deployment across various marketing channels. The tender is at the stage of an active invitation with the procurement method being a selective, restricted procedure. Interested parties must note that the deadline for tender submissions is 28th August 2026, with submissions to be made electronically. The primary region of service delivery is within the UKM (Scotland), and the process will be governed by the regulations under the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in comprehensive digital media production services. Companies with a proven track record in creating high-quality visual and audio content across multiple platforms, as well as those able to meet specific economic and technical qualifications, will find this tender particularly appealing. CalMac Ferries Limited is looking for a reliable partner to enhance their marketing initiatives, which means there is a strong opportunity for companies to forge a long-term relationship if successful. The procurement's scope and contract terms also consider future renewals, allowing candidates the chance to extend their business collaboration for up to three additional years following the initial contract period. Businesses with strong quality control measures and the ability to deliver innovative media solutions will be well-suited to compete in this process, potentially benefiting from the exposure and growth associated with working alongside a well-established organisation such as CalMac Ferries Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Video and Production Services

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a partner who can provide end-to-end video, photography, and graphic design services to support business-as-usual (BAU) marketing and communications activity. Content will be deployed across a range of marketing channels, including social media, website, email newsletters, paid media, onboard digital screens, posters, podcasts, internal communications, and external partner channels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a partner who can provide end-to-end video, photography, and graphic design services to support business-as-usual (BAU) marketing and communications activity. Content will be deployed across a range of marketing channels, including social media, website, email newsletters, paid media, onboard digital screens, posters, podcasts, internal communications, and external partner channels.

Renewal: three 12 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838495
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560975
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 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
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
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=JUL560975
    Video and Production Services - CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a partner who can provide end-to-end video, photography, and graphic design services to support business-as-usual (BAU) marketing and communications activity. Content will be deployed across a range of marketing channels, including social media, website, email newsletters, paid media, onboard digital screens, posters, podcasts, internal communications, and external partner channels.

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