---
title: "Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049aac"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049aac"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049aac.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049aac.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LTD"
published: "2024-09-13"
---

# Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049aac

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049aac)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049aac.json)

## Summary

CalMac Ferries Ltd has initiated a tender process for the provision of cleaning services for their vessels, MV Bute and MV Argyle, which operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. The procurement, classified under the industry category of cleaning services (CPV Code: 90910000), is currently in the Tender stage and open to submissions. This open procedure tender invites electronic submissions and interested parties should note the submission deadline of 16 October 2024, 12:00 PM BST. Key contract dates include a start period from 28 November 2024 to 27 November 2026, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The contract value is estimated at £328,000 GBP. This project includes significant community benefits, particularly the potential employment of local individuals.

This tender offers a prime business opportunity for companies specialising in professional cleaning services, particularly those that are Real Living Wage accredited and hold relevant health, safety, and quality certifications. With an emphasis on health and safety, employer's liability, and stringent quality standards, the tender is well-suited to established firms with a solid track record in the cleaning industry. These services ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of ferry facilities, vital for both passenger satisfaction and the work environment of CalMac employees. Businesses capable of providing high-quality cleaning services stand to benefit substantially, fostering growth through long-term and recurring contracts with a reputable public ferry operator. The fulfilment of community benefits also enhances the local economic impact of the tender.

## 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/029372-2024 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| 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

- 13 Sep 2024 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029372-2024

## 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-r6ebe6-0000777991
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:277655-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- 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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049aac. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049aac.json.