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title: "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE DUNOON - INVERCLYDE FERRY SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059589"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "COWAL GOUROCK TRANSPORT LINK"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE DUNOON - INVERCLYDE FERRY SERVICE

Buyer: COWAL GOUROCK TRANSPORT LINK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059589

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## Summary

The Cowal Gourock Transport Link, a regional or local authority based in Dunoon, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE DUNOON – INVERCLYDE FERRY SERVICE". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on ferry transport services, with an estimated value of £20,000,000. The tender seeks to enhance travel connectivity between Dunoon and Inverclyde and involves high-frequency ferry operations with at least two vessels, maintenance of the Dunoon Linkspan, and coordination with local train and bus services. Interested parties should note the potential introduction of the Road Equivalent Tariff in government plans, impacting cost structures for vehicle transport. While the specific next steps in the procurement timeline point to a future notice on 16 February 2026, the process is rooted in EU legal frameworks as per directive 32014L0024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation and logistics, particularly those with a background in maritime operations. Companies engaged in ferry services, vessel management, and logistical coordination with other transport modes such as rail and bus systems will find this procurement appealing. The requirement for maintaining and operating transportation infrastructure presents further prospects for firms in the maintenance and engineering sectors. This project encourages innovative solutions for a critical regional transport link, making it highly suitable for established enterprises as well as emerging firms ready to address the unique challenges of regional connectivity and transport integration.

## Notice

DUNOON - INVERCLYDE FERRY SERVICE

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Buyer is looking for one or more Suppliers to deliver the following aims: High frequency, year-round competitively priced ferry service between Dunoon and Inverclyde. The service is envisaged as operating with a minimum of two vessels with provision for a backup vessel. However the buyer is willing to consider other options that align with the desired outcome. Repairs, insurance, and maintenance of the Linkspan at Dunoon. Connection with Scotrail Trains into Glasgow and bus services to other areas served by Bus Services from Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Operation of the Strathclyde Passenger Transport concessionary fares scheme. The Cowal Peninsula entitles the elderly and disabled to receive reduced ferry fares with a Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Ferry Card. There is no Road Equivalent Tarif for vehicles as yet, though this may be introduced at some point by the government. Additional information: See attached Expression of Interest document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054532-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | COWAL GOUROCK TRANSPORT LINK |
| Locality | DUNOON |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA23 7HH |
| 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 | Dunoon |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 09:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054532-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dunooncdt.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809541
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=809541
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30348

## Provenance

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