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title: "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract \"Freight Flex\" Ro-Pax Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0542f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0542f4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels, managed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), has reached the contract award stage. The contract is in the industry category of Ships and Boats (CPV: 34500000) and focuses on the detailed design and build of two passenger and freight vessels intended for the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes. The procurement followed a restricted procedure and was ultimately awarded to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. The signing of the contract took place on 24 March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £175,000,000. The procurement involved electronic bids from four foreign suppliers, all from outside the EU. The vessels are to be delivered to regions UKM65, UKM66, and UKM5, with no further contract options available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for shipbuilding and maritime engineering firms, particularly those capable of delivering complex vessel design and construction projects. Businesses equipped with advanced shipbuilding capabilities and the ability to navigate international procurement processes will find this tender aligns with their growth ambitions. The scope for future contracts, participation in large-scale projects, and potential collaborations with CMAL could significantly boost business visibility and market presence in the marine transport sector. Additionally, companies known for quality and adherence to maritime standards would be well-placed to succeed in similar procurements.

## Notice

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for two (2) "Freight Flex" RoPax Vessels

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be for the detailed design and build for two (2) passenger and freight vessels to operate on the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053596-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,000,000 |

## 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUANGZHOU SHIPYARD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34510000 - Ships
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512100 - Ferry boats

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053596-2026
- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029978-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799244
- 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

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