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title: "Oban 1 Linkspan, Berth and adjacent Slipway Modifications & Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cfee"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2025-10-20"
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# Oban 1 Linkspan, Berth and adjacent Slipway Modifications & Repairs

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cfee

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility), a public body governed by law and operating within the transport sector, is planning a procurement process for modifications and repairs of the Oban 1 Linkspan, berth, and adjacent slipway in Oban, Argyle and Bute, Scotland. This project falls under the civil engineering and construction category, with an emphasis on engineering and environmental improvement works. It is currently at the planning stage, with an outline design expected to be completed by March 2026 and detailed design to be finalized by spring 2028. Interested contractors should note the submission deadline for responses is set at noon on 30th October 2025, as part of the tender process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in civil and mechanical engineering, electrical installations, and environmental improvements. Companies experienced in collaborating on large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly within the maritime sector, would find the scope well-suited to their expertise. Participation in this tender offers the chance to engage in pivotal preconstruction activities and contribute to the development of the project’s construction methodologies and programme, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with a prominent public sector client.

## Notice

Contractors are invited to support market intelligence gathering in relation to CMAL's Oban 1 linkspan, berth and adjacent slipway modifications and repairs project. Interested bidders should submit their responses to the attached questionnaire no later than 12 noon on 30th October 2025 to denise.kyle@cmassets.co.uk or as a response submission to the PIN within PCS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Oban Ferry Terminal is situated in the middle of the town of Oban at the western end of the A85. It has two linkspans and a slipway, supporting the operation of ferry services to the islands of Lismore, Mull, Colonsay, Islay, Coll, Tiree, Barra and South Uist. It is the busiest port on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Network. The project is looking to provide upgrades to the Oban 1 Linkspan and associated infrastructure as well as the adjacent slipway, as summarised in the table below. The project is currently at outline design stage, and we are in the process of developing an Outgoing Business Case to support a preferred option and achieve funding approval to advance to detailed design and Full Business Case. Contractors are invited to engage with the following activities for this project: - Provide preconstruction support and work with the Client's designer and Shore power electrical integrator to ensure buildability of the preferred option - Assist to develop construction methodologies, phasing and programme of works - Provide input to the capital dredging and marine licence, where required - Undertake all the works. Interested parties are asked to complete and return the attached document, which will inform CMAL of your organisations area(s) of interest. II.2.14) Additional information Additional information: ANTICIPATED WORKS Dredging Shore Power civils Slipway Widening Replace existing approach structure lifting dolphins & linkspan. Replace fenders & bollards Potential quay wall realignment. ANTICIPATED OUTLINE DESIGN COMPLETE AND SUBMISSION OF OUTLINE BUSINESS CASE-March 2026; ANTICIPATED DETAILED DESIGN COMPLETION & SUBMISSION OF FULL BUSINESS CASE-Spring 2028;CONSTRUCTION START DATE-Winter 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066775-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2028 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 13:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066775-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=813482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082

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