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Examination, Testing & Certification of Ships Gangways and Associated Lifting Accessories

CalMac Ferries Limited

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11 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is procuring inspection, examination, testing and certification services for ships’ gangways and associated lifting accessories. The work is intended to maintain statutory compliance, support safe operational use, and provide a consistent, auditable certification approach across CalMac’s ferry network. It covers service delivery in Scotland. The requirement concerns specialist marine safety and lifting-equipment assurance rather than the supply of gangways or accessories. The procurement is classified under CPV 98360000, covering marine services. The successful provider will support continued operation of equipment whose failure to meet inspection and certification requirements could lead to equipment being removed from service, disruption to ferry operations and increased safety risk.

The buyer invited offers at the tender stage through an open procedure. Bids were to be submitted electronically or in writing by 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bids were scheduled to open at the same time, with evaluation due to start then. The contract is for 720 days, with two optional 12-month extensions. It is structured as one lot and uses a framework arrangement with a maximum of one participant. Evaluation is based on price at 60% and quality at 40%; variants are not allowed. The procurement requires English-language submissions and electronic payment and ordering are available. Economic selection thresholds include positive return on capital employed, a current ratio above 1, gearing below 100% and interest cover of at least 2. Technical requirements are set out in the ITT, including execution by a particular profession.

This opportunity suits firms specialising in statutory examination, testing and certification of marine access equipment, lifting accessories or comparable shipboard safety equipment. Suppliers need the technical competence and professional status required to carry out the service, with relevant inspection and certification experience across operational ferry or maritime environments. The requirement is likely to suit an organisation able to provide qualified personnel, maintain auditable records and work consistently across a distributed network of ferry facilities. Bidders must provide staff names and professional qualifications and meet the technical requirements in the ITT. Financially robust businesses are better placed to qualify: the stated thresholds require positive return on capital employed, a current ratio above 1, gearing below 100% and interest cover of at least 2. A provider able to deliver reliable compliance support with limited framework participation would be well aligned.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Examination, Testing & Certification of Ships Gangways and Associated Lifting Accessories

Notice Description

This procurement is required to ensure continued statutory compliance, maintain safe operational use of gangways and associated accessories, and provide a consistent and auditable approach to inspection and certification across the network. Failure to maintain suitable examination and certification arrangements may result in equipment being removed from service, operational disruption, increased safety risk, and potential non-compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is required to ensure continued statutory compliance, maintain safe operational use of gangways and associated accessories, and provide a consistent and auditable approach to inspection and certification across the network. Failure to maintain suitable examination and certification arrangements may result in equipment being removed from service, operational disruption, increased safety risk, and potential non-compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842812
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564356
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 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

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564356
    Examination, Testing & Certification of Ships Gangways and Associated Lifting Accessories - This procurement is required to ensure continued statutory compliance, maintain safe operational use of gangways and associated accessories, and provide a consistent and auditable approach to inspection and certification across the network. Failure to maintain suitable examination and certification arrangements may result in equipment being removed from service, operational disruption, increased safety risk, and potential non-compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

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