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title: "Ramp Replacement for Small Vessel(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dffd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2022-04-28"
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# Ramp Replacement for Small Vessel(s)

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

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by CalMac Ferries Limited entails the Ramp Replacement for Small Vessels, specifically focusing on the MV LOCH STRIVEN and potentially the MV LOCH FYNE, subject to funding availability. The process is at the Award stage, with the contract currently active, following its signing on 17th December 2021. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category in the marine industry, specifically relating to ships and boats. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation, with a value of approximately £1,843,000, and the anticipated ramp replacements are expected to take place within 720 days following the award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine engineering and repair sectors, particularly those experienced in the design, installation, and compliance with Classification Society & Flag State requirements. Companies that specialise in manufacturing and supplying maritime equipment or providing vessel repair services would be well-suited to compete. The tender allows for both large firms and foreign bidders to participate, thereby encouraging a competitive market that could facilitate growth for businesses capable of meeting the technical specifications and quality standards outlined in the tender documents.

## Notice

CFL would like to award a Framework Agreement to a single supplier for EPIC of replacement ramp systems on the MV LOCH STRIVEN with the option to replace ramps on the MV LOCH FYNE (subject to funding). The ramp systems are to be engineered, procured, installed and commissioned, and shall meet Classification Society & Flag State requirements. The design approval from Classification Society and Flag State for the installation is part of the successful suppliers' deliverables

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CFL would like to award a Framework Agreement to a single supplier for EPIC of replacement ramp systems on the MV LOCH STRIVEN with the option to replace ramps on the MV LOCH FYNE (subject to funding). The ramp systems are to be engineered, procured, installed and commissioned, and shall meet Classification Society & Flag State requirements. The design approval from Classification Society and Flag State for the installation is part of the successful suppliers' deliverables. Where possible, the ramp systems shall interface with existing vessel hardware and systems. The ramp systems shall take into account the following; The vessel operates in a variety of ports on the West Coast of Scotland and the Western Isles. The port infrastructure is comprised of either linkspans or slipways and is mostly protected by small harbors/piers and alignment structures. The concrete slipways at the ports are at a gradient of 1:8. Consideration shall be given to the port infrastructure in both Oban and Lismore. The existing ramps act as an anchor on the port infrastructure. To achieve this, the vessel's propulsion system is kept running to keep the vessel centered on the port infrastructure. The existing ramps weigh approximately 8000kg each Additional information: Evaluation Criteria will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010972-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,843,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALIN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34512100 - Ferry boats
- 34953100 - Ferry ramps
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010972-2022
- 13 Sep 2021 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022670-2021

## 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
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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