---
title: "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Ferries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047db9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2025-05-14"
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# Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Ferries

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047db9

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns a comprehensive contract for the detailed design and construction of seven vehicle and passenger-carrying ferries, overseen by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), situated in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting the ships and boats industry. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a restricted procedure, adhering to the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU. The contract has been awarded to Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A., with a value of £147,540,000, and was signed on 28th March 2025. The procurement process commenced with tendering proposals in mid-2024 and has moved through completion with active contract status. The location for the delivery of goods is within the region specified as UKM. The buyer places a strong emphasis on community benefits and corporate social responsibility, aligning with initiatives in the Clyde & Hebrides region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maritime construction industry, especially those with capabilities in ship design and building large ferry vessels. Suitable businesses will benefit from engaging in a contract of high financial value and working with a reputable organisation like CMAL. Furthermore, suppliers with the capacity to support community development through initiatives and an established track record in designing and building similar vessels will be well-suited to compete in this market. The restrictive procedure ensures that only bidders with the necessary technical and financial standing are considered, providing a more tailored competitive environment where expertise and a commitment to fair working practices can be effectively demonstrated.

## Notice

CMAL has appointed a supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for seven Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Ferries

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract appointment will be for the detailed design and build of seven (7) replacement vessels. The successful contractor will develop detailed designs, calculations, and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships will be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor will design, construct, test and survey, launch, equip, trial at sea and complete the vessels(s) in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021135-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £147,540,000 |

## 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 | REMONTOWA SHIPBUILDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34510000 - Ships
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512100 - Ferry boats

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021135-2025
- 20 Aug 2024 at 11:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026462-2024
- 6 Aug 2024 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024696-2024
- 16 Jul 2024 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021823-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771893
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/greenock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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