---
title: "Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042596"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042596.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LTD"
published: "2024-01-08"
---

# Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042596

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Calmac Ferries Ltd seeking a single supplier to provide cleaning services for their vessels MV Bute and MV Argyle, which operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. The contract aims to uphold cleanliness onboard the vessels for passenger satisfaction and ensure a healthy working environment for Calmac employees. The deadline for tender submission is extended to 26th January 2024 for specific sections. The procurement stage is active, with an open procedure, and the main industry category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in cleaning services to compete for a contract with Calmac Ferries Ltd, a well-known ferry operator. Suitable businesses should ensure compliance with health and safety standards, possess necessary insurance coverage and quality assurance certifications. The availability of community benefits, such as potential employment of local individuals, adds a socially responsible aspect to the opportunity. The tender process involves electronic submission and has a bid validity period of 120 days.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to award a single supplier the Contract for cleaning onboard our vessels, MV Bute and MV Argyle which operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. This service will ensure cleanliness is upheld onboard the vessels to ensure a satisfactory service is provided to the passengers with health and safety at forefront of CalMac's priorities. Whilst cleaning services are paramount for customer satisfaction, it is also important to ensure that the facilities are upkept so that CalMac employees have clean working and living facilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to award a single supplier the Contract for cleaning onboard our vessels, MV Bute and MV Argyle which operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. This service will ensure cleanliness is upheld onboard the vessels to ensure a satisfactory service is provided to the passengers with health and safety at forefront of CalMac's priorities. Whilst cleaning services are paramount for customer satisfaction, it is also important to ensure that the facilities are upkept so that CalMac employees have clean working and living facilities.

Renewal: There will be two 12-month extension available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000521-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | These services are regularly required and the intention to re-tender in the next 2-4 years depending on utilisation of extension options. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,000 |
| Lots value | £328,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LTD |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2024 at 14:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000521-2024
- 14 Dec 2023 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036786-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751100
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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