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title: "Provision of Commercial Diving Services"
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# Provision of Commercial Diving Services

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a2d

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited, located in Gourock, United Kingdom, is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Commercial Diving Services" as part of their ongoing operational needs. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified under CPV code 98363000 for diving services. The procurement process has reached the Award stage as of 10th June 2021, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender was initiated on 14th January 2021 with an end date for submissions on 17th February 2021. Successful bidders will be entering a Framework Agreement intended for a four-year period, covering various requirements related to both planned attendance for regulatory inspections and urgent reactive responses in maritime operations on the West Coast of Scotland.

This tender presents exciting growth opportunities for businesses specialising in diving services, particularly those with experience in marine maintenance and emergency operations. Companies that can demonstrate relevant technical expertise, outstanding safety records, and the ability to execute both scheduled inspections and urgent repairs will be well-positioned to compete. As this is a selective process, firms with a solid financial standing and necessary insurance coverage will enhance their chances in this competitive environment, ensuring they can meet CalMac's standards while supporting critical services to island and remote communities.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL), operator of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service, is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operator and ship management specialist, providing essential lifeline services and logistical support to island and remote communities. CFL is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Commercial Diving Services. On successful conclusion of the procurement, the Framework Agreement shall have a single participant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There are two distinct areas where CFL requires Commercial Diving Services, these areas are summarised below. Full detail of the requirement can be found within the "CSSD20-026 Commercial Diving Specification" available for download along with this Contract Notice. PLANNED ATTENDANCE (INCLUDING REGULATORY INSPECTION) Ports & Harbours (Operational) Requirement: CFL utilises Commercial Diving Services to assist with the regulatory inspection and repair of certain port infrastructure assets Asset Management (Marine) Requirement: Services are required to carry out inspection, repair and maintenance work on CFL operated Vessels. Attendance is deemed to be "Planned" where CFL provides a minimum of 72 hours' notice of the requirement. URGENT REACTIVE RESPONSE Ports & Harbours (Operational) Requirement: CFL may require services in the event of an emergency at a harbour requiring prompt attendance. Urgent Reactive Response may be required on an emergency basis to deal with a safety issue and/or allow remedial action to be executed and services (if disrupted) resumed in the shortest possible time. Asset Management (Marine) Requirement: CFL may require services in areas including but not limited to assistance with the removal of ropes, lines, fishing nets and creels from propellers, Voith and similar propulsion units. Urgent Reactive Response is typically required on an emergency basis to allow remedial action to be executed and services (if disrupted) resumed in the shortest possible time.

Renewal: The Framework will be let for an initial 4 year period, after which time it will be renewed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013097-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Framework shall be in place for a period of 4 years from the Framework commencement date, at which point the service shall be re-tendered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,874 |
| Lots value | £227,874 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEARWATER MARINE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013097-2021
- 14 Jan 2021 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000729-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923

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