---
title: "Construction and Supply of Workboat Landing Craft for the Isle of Ulva"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058db6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH WEST MULL COMMUNITY WOODLAND LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# Construction and Supply of Workboat Landing Craft for the Isle of Ulva

Buyer: NORTH WEST MULL COMMUNITY WOODLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058db6

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## Summary

The North West Mull Community Woodland Company (NWMCWC) is inviting expressions of interest for the construction and supply of a workboat landing craft to serve the Isle of Ulva, an initiative that falls under the community development and infrastructure sector. This project, currently in the planning stage, involves the design, build, and delivery of a vessel to facilitate transportation between Ulva, Mull, and neighbouring isles. The project has a completion deadline of 31st March 2026, with the tender process commencing on 2nd October 2025. Interested parties should register their interest by 1st October 2025. The location for delivery is specified as UKM63, and the procurement process utilises an electronic submission method via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender represents a key opportunity for businesses in maritime construction, particularly those capable of designing and delivering vessels under the MCA Workboat Code Edition 3. Companies with experience in constructing ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods will find this contract particularly relevant. It offers prospects for business growth by engaging in a project that supports local infrastructure and community enterprises. Candidates should have a solid economic and financial standing, alongside demonstrated technical and professional ability as per the procurement documents. This opportunity is ideal for companies seeking to expand their portfolio in community-focused maritime projects.

## Notice

North West Mull Community Woodland Company (NWMCWC) potentially requires the design, build and delivery of a new workboat landing craft to serve the Isle of Ulva. The vessel will provide resilient freight and vehicle transport capacity between Ulva, Mull, and nearby isles, supporting community infrastructure and local enterprises. The craft must be designed to operate in coastal waters with a bow ramp for vehicle and cargo loading.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NWMCWC intends to procure a new workboat landing craft of approximately 11.6 metres in length, to be designed and certified under the MCA Workboat Code Edition 3. The vessel will provide freight and vehicle transport between the Isle of Ulva, Mull and nearby isles, with a bow ramp for loading vehicles, plant, livestock and cargo. The craft must be capable of regular coastal crossings, meet all relevant UK maritime regulatory requirements, and include a warranty and aftercare package. Delivery and certification must be completed no later than 31 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051239-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WEST MULL COMMUNITY WOODLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | TOBERMORY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA75 6QS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban South and the Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 11:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051239-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nwmullwoodland.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807685
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16303

## Provenance

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