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title: "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessel(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bd8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2025-01-27"
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# Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessel(s)

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bd8a

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), based in Port Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessel(s)". The procurement process, classified under the industry category of ships and boats (CPV code 34500000), involved a restricted procedure and covered the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, equipping, completion, and delivery of a Ro-Pax Ferry for UK domestic waters. The award tag signifies that the procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to navalue GmbH. Key dates included the contract signing on 20th August 2021 and the award date on 27th January 2025. The procurement was conducted under the legal basis of EU directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the shipbuilding industry, particularly for businesses specialising in marine vessel design and construction. Companies that have expertise in creating detailed designs, conducting extensive testing, and fulfilling comprehensive build requirements will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the option to purchase a second vessel to the same design adds potential for extended engagement. The commitment to community benefits, as required by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, offers a chance to contribute positively to the local economy and social environment, thus appealing to companies interested in corporate social responsibility initiatives. The contract’s emphasis on Fair Work First and community benefits further enhances its attractiveness to businesses dedicated to fair labour practices and community engagement.

## Notice

The contract will be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, equipping, completion and delivery of a Ro-Pax Ferry for UK domestic waters.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be for the detailed design and build of a passenger & vehicle ferry. The successful contractor will develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessel(s) in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships will be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor will construct the vessel(s) in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings.

Options: Option to purchase a 2nd vessel to the same design

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002716-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) |
| Locality | PORT GLASGOW |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA14 5EQ |
| 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 East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAVALUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34510000 - Ships
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512100 - Ferry boats

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002716-2025
- 7 May 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014521-2024
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013847-2021
- 19 Jul 2021 at 10:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016893-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642132
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082

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