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title: "Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cffe"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-01-14"
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# Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments

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

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments". This tender falls under the services category, specifically multi-modal courier services (CPV 64121000), and targets suppliers capable of handling oversized and specialist freight within the UK. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, features key dates including an invitation date on 28 February 2025, with the tender period closing on 17 February 2025. The contract duration is set for approximately four years, with an initial period of 24 months, extendable by another 24 months upon completion. This competitive procedure with negotiation follows selective procurement methods and aims to appoint a minimum of one supplier, with successive reduction of candidates during the second stage.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and freight services, particularly those with capabilities in handling and transporting oversized items such as 20-foot containers, large spare parts, engines, and specialised propulsion units. Suppliers with robust freight forwarding services and equipped with necessary cranage and towing equipment will be well-suited. The contract’s emphasis on quality (40%) and price (60%) ensures competitive yet merit-based selection, promoting opportunities for business growth and long-term partnerships with CalMac Ferries Limited, a reputable UK ferry operator.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is looking to appoint a minimum of one supplier(s) to undertake all oversized and specialist courier services within the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier(s) must provide a guaranteed end-to-end freight forwarding service for all CalMac oversized and specialist domestic shipments. This must include status updates for orders in transit and explanations and/or mitigations for any unavoidable delays. The successful supplier(s) must provide a range of different transport options along with timed delivery options. The successful supplier(s) must have capacity to handle oversized and specialist freight, their transport vehicles must be equipped with suitable cranage equipment or additional cranage must provided by the supplier due to operating ports being unequipped to unload goods. The supplier must also have the ability to tow equipment. Examples of items (but not limited to): - 20-foot container - Large spare parts / pallets of spares - Engines - Hydraulic cylinders - Voith propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Schottel propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Rescue/lifeboats.

Renewal: Upon completion of the initial 24 months, the authority may extend by up to an additional 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001236-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This requirement will be re-tendered 6 months prior to the expiry of this Agreement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001236-2025

## 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-r6ebe6-0000787558
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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