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title: "Port and Associated Services for Major Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aabd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2022-03-08"
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# Port and Associated Services for Major Vessels

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aabd

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking a supplier to provide port and associated services for its major vessels across key locations, including Birkenhead, Aberdeen, and Leith. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 4th March 2022 valued at £694,018. The procurement method is an open procedure, enabling wider participation, and the main industry category is services related to dry-docking. Interested parties should note that this contract is now complete, yet the ongoing operations present further opportunities in future procurements within the same sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime logistics, port management, and dry-docking services. Companies equipped with local port knowledge and experience in coordinating various stakeholders, such as port authorities and subcontractors, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms focusing on emergency response and crew welfare in maritime operations would likely find this type of work aligns well with their expertise, especially considering the potential for similar contracts in the future from CalMac Ferries Limited.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd require a supplier to co-ordinate the provision of Port and Associated Services for all current and future CalMac major vessels for various port calls and dockings at Birkenhead, Aberdeen and Leith.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries require a supplier to co-ordinate the provision of Port and Associated Services for all current and future CalMac major vessels for various port calls and dockings at Birkenhead, Aberdeen and Leith. Smaller vessels within the fleet are not part of this specification but there may be an occasional requirement to assist in an emergency As subject matter experts and with proven local port knowledge, the supplier will ensure a smooth vessel transition in and out of the port and/or dockyard and have the welfare of the crew as a priority during all activities. The supplier will liaise with all necessary sub-contractors including but not limited to, port authorities, pilotage and towage services. They will also be required to co-ordinate any crew issues, repatriation requirements and provide relevant documentation when required. The expected work to be undertaken largely relates to planned vessel dockings. However, coverage and expenditure may be required for emergency port calls for repair and maintenance at short notice.

Renewal: possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006353-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £694,018 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CALMAC FERRIES LTD |
| 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 | GAC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50246100 - Dry-docking services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006353-2022
- 1 Dec 2021 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029825-2021
- 11 Oct 2021 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025306-2021
- 27 Apr 2021 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009036-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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