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title: "ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bfc3"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2021-06-24"
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# ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bfc3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves CalMac Ferries Limited pursuing the replacement of ferry ramps under the title "Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning (EPIC) of Small Vessels Ramp Replacements." This tender falls within the goods category, specifically focused on ferry ramps. Located in Gourock, United Kingdom, this process was set to employ a selective procurement method via a competitive procedure with negotiation but has since been cancelled. The project aimed to cover several vessels operating on Scotland's West Coast and required strict adherence to classification society and flag state requirements. Details regarding the tender were elevated on 24th June 2021.

This cancelled tender presents future opportunities for businesses capable of engineering and supplying maritime equipment, particularly those with expertise in ferry operations and marine infrastructure. Companies specialising in innovative design and installation of marine structures would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The project design demands an understanding of the operational conditions unique to slipway systems, presenting a chance for businesses capable of delivering tailored, efficient solutions in a competitive maritime supply chain.

## Notice

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd would like to award a framework to a single supplier for EPIC of a replacement ramp on vessels . In addition, EPIC may (dependent upon funding) optionally be required for 3 of the above remaining vessels. The ramps which are to be engineered, procured, installed and commissioned shall meet classification society and Flag State requirements. Where possible the ramps shall be able to be interfaced with existing vessel hardware and systems. Design approval from Classification Society and Flag State for the installation is to be gained as part of the deliverables. The ramp systems shall take into account the following; - The vessels operate on slip ways in a variety of ports on the West Coast of Scotland and Western Isles. The slipways in the ports are mostly protected by small harbours / piers and alignment structures. - The concrete slipways at the ports are at a gradient of 1:8 - The existing ramps act as an anchor on the slipway. To achieve this, the vessels propulsion system is kept running to keep the vessel centred on the slipway. - The existing ramps weigh approximately 8000kg each

Options: There may be a requirement to extend this contract for a further 24 months and to add additional vessels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014416-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34953100 - Ferry ramps

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014416-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:355947-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923

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