---
title: "Vessel Modification Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e842"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2022-01-26"
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# Vessel Modification Works

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e842

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) is conducting a public procurement process titled "Vessel Modification Works" to upgrade a second-hand vessel, MV UTNE, for its operations on the Clyde and Hebridean Ferry Service routes in west coast Scotland. This tender, classified under "Upgrading services of ships" (CPV code: 50245000), is currently in the award stage following open procurement methods. Key dates include the contract signing on 26th November 2021, with contract value set at £1,018,171. The work to be performed on the vessel is detailed within the specification document and requires the contractor to meet necessary UK classification standards.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in marine engineering, ferry repair services, and maritime upgrade projects. Extra emphasis will be placed on bidders with strong experience, effective project management, and a robust organisational structure. Businesses looking to compete successfully in this tender should have proven expertise in vessel repairs and modifications, as well as the capability to navigate UK maritime regulations effectively. Bidders can leverage their skills to expand their portfolio in the maritime sector through this project.

## Notice

CMAL has purchased a 2nd hand vessel to add to its fleet and will operate on the Clyde and Hebridean Ferry Service routes on the west coast Scotland. MV UTNE is a small double ended Norwegian car and passenger ferry with 200 passenger and 36 PCU capacity and operates with 4 crew and berths. She has been built to, and maintains, DNV classification. As a Norwegian vessel, she does not comply with the EU directive for passenger vessel, being built to Northern European standards she meets most conditions of Euro C certification and will require some works to meet the standards required by UK classification. The scope of the works required are detailed in the specification document

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The full scope of the works required are detailed in the specification document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002323-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 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 | £1,018,171 |

## 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 | DALES MARINE SERVICES (GREENOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34953100 - Ferry ramps
- 38121000 - Anemometers
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services
- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002323-2022
- 5 Oct 2021 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024789-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669284
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082

## Provenance

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