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title: "Fuel Oil Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589e1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# Fuel Oil Testing

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589e1

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Ltd, a buyer governed by public law, is conducting an open procurement process for a Framework Agreement focused on Fuel Oil Testing, crucial for maintaining compliance and operational efficiency in marine operations. This tender falls under the industry category of "Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services" and is targeted within the UK region, specifically the Gourock locality. The procurement process, in the active tender stage, allows electronic submissions till 19th September 2025 at noon. As part of an open procedure, this project carries a value of £200,000 GBP with potential contract extensions comprising two 12-month options. The process complies with several international marine fuel regulations including MARPOL Annex VI and others.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical testing services. Firms with UKAS Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) and a demonstrable track record in delivering similar services are positioned well to compete. Advisable candidates are those capable of offering reliable and compliant fuel oil testing services that align with stringent environmental policies, thus opening avenues for business growth in the maritime industry. Moreover, suppliers must ensure they meet the required financial and insurance standards, guaranteeing a solid foundation for sustainable business expansion. The successful bidder will support CalMac’s fleet operations by aiding in fuel compliance, thereby offering an enhanced service delivery model in marine gas oil testing.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for Fuel Oil Testing. This requirement forms part of CFL's commitment to ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and costeffective service delivery across its marine operations. The successful supplier will be expected to provide a reliable, consistent, and compliant fuel oil testing service that supports both vessel and office-based teams.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CFL operates fleet of vessels and is responsible for ensuring compliance with international marine fuel regulations which is currently being carried out on an ad-hoc basis. CFL requires testing of vessel fuel oil (marine gas oil) to ensure ongoing and verifiable compliance with the latest applicable legislative standards, including but not limited to MARPOL Annex VI, the EU Sulphur Directive, Sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements, and any other international or regional environmental regulations. The objective is to confirm fuel quality, prevent machinery defects, and avoid non-compliance penalties.

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months Extension Options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049539-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | August 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049539-2025

## 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-r6ebe6-0000807546
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/309471070198BCF670A9

## Provenance

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