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title: "Supply of Chart and Publication Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c23b"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
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# Supply of Chart and Publication Management Services

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c23b

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to procure Chart and Publication Management Services for its fleet of 35 vessels. The procurement, identified under project code CSSP24-135, falls within the industry category of "Navigation equipment" (CPV code: 34933000) and is classified as a goods contract. The tender process is currently active with a recent update extending key deadlines from 6th January 2025 to 10th January 2025 due to technical clarification needs. The procurement follows the Open procedure and offers a contract valued at GBP 290,185, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions based on performance and mutual agreement. The contract period is set to last 720 days (roughly two years) with renewal options and electronic submissions required through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in navigational instruments and publication management, specifically those that can demonstrate high standards of quality assurance, financial stability, and adherence to industry-specific safety and environmental standards. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and capabilities can benefit from this long-term contract, ensuring a stable revenue stream and the possibility of contract renewals. The requirement for compliance with BS EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015 speaks to the need for suppliers to maintain stringent quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems, making it an ideal opportunity for established firms in the maritime or logistics sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to enter into a contractual arrangement for the supply of charts and publications management services to the 35 vessels in the CalMac Ferries fleet. Vessels require charts and publications for ensuing safety, compliance, and efficiency of maritime navigation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to enter into a contractual arrangement for the supply of charts and publications management services to the 35 vessels in the CalMac Ferries fleet. Vessels require charts and publications for ensuing safety, compliance, and efficiency of maritime navigation.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000078-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,185 |
| Lots value | £290,185 |
| 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 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 | TLD7 Merseyside, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34933000 - Navigation equipment
- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments
- 38110000 - Navigational instruments
- 63724000 - Navigation services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2025 at 11:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000078-2025
- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039090-2024

## 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-r6ebe6-0000784921
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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