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title: "EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES FOR ALL VESSELS"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
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# EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES FOR ALL VESSELS

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d257

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is conducting a procurement process for the examination, testing, and certification of lifting equipment and associated lifting accessories for all vessels. The procurement is categorised under ferry repair services and is located in Gourock, United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is active, and the submission deadline was on 14 April 2022. The estimated total value for the initial framework term is £316,000, with the contract period spanning 24 months, and potential extensions based on performance. This tender is being executed via an open procedure, allowing broad participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in lifting and handling equipment, repair services, and technical inspection and testing services. Businesses equipped to meet the rigorous compliance and safety standards mandated for onboard lifting equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a requirement for community benefits proposals, bidders are encouraged to enhance their social contribution through targeted recruitment, training, and placements for disadvantaged individuals, which can further differentiate their submission in this competitive bidding process.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires an external supplier(s) to ensure that all Onboard Lifting Equipment, and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories are fit for purpose. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

### Lot Information

Major Vessels Lifting Equipment & Associated Lifting Accessories

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a supplier to ensure that all Onboard Lifting Equipment and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and need

Major Vessels Lifting Equipment & Associated Lifting Accessories

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a supplier to ensure that all Onboard Lifting Equipment and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and need

Small & Intermediate Vessels Lifting Equipment & Associated Lifting Accessories

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a supplier to ensure that all Onboard Lifting Equipment and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 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/019230-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £316,000 |
| Lots value | £316,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,902 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP; SPEEDY ASSET SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019230-2022
- 9 Mar 2022 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006492-2022
- 26 Nov 2021 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029481-2021
- 9 Sep 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019176-2021
- 9 Sep 2021 at 14:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022423-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681016
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923

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