--- title: "Services in relation to Harbour Legislation and the Promotion of Harbour Revision Orders" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04db0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db0e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)" published: "2025-06-06" --- # Services in relation to Harbour Legislation and the Promotion of Harbour Revision Orders Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04db0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db0e.json) ## Summary Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, based in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom, concluded a procurement process titled "Services in relation to Harbour Legislation and the Promotion of Harbour Revision Orders." This contracting effort, falling under the legal services industry category, aimed at establishing a framework agreement with a single service provider. The procurement followed an open procedure, offering legal support related to harbour legislation. The tender was characterised by a notable framework agreement arrangement and was part of a broader undertaking aligned with the European directives. Key dates in the process included an initial tender announcement in February 2025 and a contract award to Ashfords LLP on 28 May 2025, valued at £40,000. Although the initial submission deadline was extended, the process reached completion with the contract entering into an active status by June 2025. This tender presented a quintessential opportunity for legal service providers specialising in harbour legislation to establish long-term engagements within the public sector. The framework agreement structure is particularly advantageous for large legal firms capable of delivering comprehensive services and methodologies that meet stringent quality criteria such as organisational experience and key staff expertise. Firms able to operate efficiently within the stipulated budget while maintaining high-quality service delivery standards stood a good chance of emerging successfully in such competitive environments. The open nature of the call enabled a fair competition, drawing interest and bids from both domestic and international entities, although none from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or European Union-based firms participated. This provides an interesting consideration for similar future tenders targeting a broader range of participants. Exploring these dynamics further may help firms refine their pitches to better align with potential public sector needs. ## Notice CMAL wishes to set up a framework agreement with a single service provider who can provide legal support in relation to harbour legislation and the promotion of harbour revision orders. ### Lot Information Lot 1 CMAL wishes to set up a framework agreement with a single service provider who can provide legal support in relation to harbour legislation and the promotion of harbour revision orders. Options: There will be an option to extend the contract duration by up to 36 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030687-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 May 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 | £40,000 | ## 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 | ASHFORDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2025 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030687-2025 - 13 Mar 2025 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003487-2025 - 13 Mar 2025 at 09:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009124-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cmassets.co.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784666 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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