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title: "Marine Protective Coatings Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05169e"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# Marine Protective Coatings Inspections

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05169e

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking bids for a contract focused on Marine Protective Coatings Inspections, specifically targeting the marine survey services industry. This procurement process involves inspecting protective coatings across CalMac's fleet, requiring qualified inspectors meeting NACE Level 2, FROSIO Level 2, or ICorr Level 2 standards. The process is currently in the tender stage, featuring an open procedure procurement method. Submissions are to be made electronically by 18th June 2025, with activities primarily situated in the UKM region. The contract period is 360 days, with an estimated contract value of £68,000.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in marine protective coatings inspections, especially those with suitably qualified personnel. The focus on technical quality and price as award criteria offers competitive chances for specialised firms with strong expertise and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, the open procedure allows a broad spectrum of companies to participate, paving the way for business growth through potential partnerships with a prominent ferry operator governed by public law.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract for fleet Protective Coatings Inspections to an Independent Marine Protective Coatings Inspection specialists organisation to undertake a vessel wide comprehensive and robust coating inspection by minimum NACE Level 2, FROSIO Level 2 or ICorr Level 2 qualified coating inspector to the same level of rigor and reporting as defined in IACS Rec 87 & MCS.1 Circ 1330.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract for fleet Protective Coatings Inspections to an Independent Marine Protective Coatings Inspection specialists organisation to undertake a vessel wide comprehensive and robust coating inspection by minimum NACE Level 2, FROSIO Level 2 or ICorr Level 2 qualified coating inspector to the same level of rigor and reporting as defined in IACS Rec 87 & MCS.1 Circ 1330.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022505-2025 |
| 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 | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | £68,000 |
| 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 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022505-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799201
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923

## Provenance

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