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title: "Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052771"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
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# Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052771

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction project, managed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), has reached the award stage. This public procurement, located on the Isle of Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, entails construction work to reconstruct the crucial ferry slipway. The project involves associated works such as land reclamation, marshalling and pedestrian areas, utility upgrades, and a terminal building. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and was classified under the works category, with a significant emphasis on quality (60%) and price (40%) in the award criteria. The contract was successfully awarded to George Leslie Ltd with a contract signature dated 10 November 2025. The total value of the contract amounts to £9,558,088. Bids were accepted until the last amended deadline of 6 August 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale construction and civil engineering projects, particularly those with experience in coastal and harbour developments. Companies equipped with the capability to manage complex projects under tight quality and cost controls are well-positioned to thrive under such contracts. Furthermore, businesses interested in expanding their portfolios in public sector procurement and developing strong local relationships would benefit significantly. The project's nature and location underscore the need for robust logistical planning, thus favouring companies with experience in remote site operations and community engagement, as community benefits are integrated as a criterion in the tender assessment.

## Notice

Cumbrae Ferry Slipway accommodates lifeline ferry services to the Isle of Cumbrae from Largs Pier on the mainland. The existing slipway is nearing the end of its useable lifespan. Works will be undertaken to reconstruct the slipway to the south of the existing slipway.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumbrae Ferry Slipway accommodates lifeline ferry services to the Isle of Cumbrae from Largs Pier on the mainland. The existing slipway is nearing the end of its useable lifespan. Works will be undertaken to reconstruct the slipway to the south of the existing slipway with the reclamation of land for the construction of a new marshalling area and a new pedestrian waiting area south and north of the new slipway, respectively. The project also includes the provision of a new terminal building, staff car park, bus stop, pedestrian drop lay-by, queuing shelter with a ticket kiosk, bike storage and maintenance station and upgraded utilities and signage for the development site and on public land for adoption by the Local Authority. The new terminal building will be constructed under a separate contract however the services and building foundation form part of this contract. Additionally, the public road is being raised, and protection is being installed to construct the marshalling area over an existing incoming watermain from the mainland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008464-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 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 | £9,558,088 |

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE LESLIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34953100 - Ferry ramps
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45241000 - Harbour construction works

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008464-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078576-2025
- 1 Jul 2025 at 13:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036429-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029825-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 07:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027918-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799283
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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