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title: "Supply of MGO at Oban"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fe"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
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# Supply of MGO at Oban

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fe

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at Oban with a 36-month contract awarded to Certas Energy UK Limited t/a Scottish Fuels. Classified under the "Fuel oils" category (CPV: 09135000), this contract involves a direct award due to operational constraints at the heavily pedestrianised site in Oban. The agreement, which starts as of 9th December 2025, is planned to mitigate congestion and maintain operational safety amid forthcoming upgrades to Oban Berth 1, anticipated to conclude by Summer 2028.

This tender opens avenues for large-scale energy suppliers able to meet stringent operational and safety requirements. The exclusive nature of this arrangement underscores the importance for businesses adept in specialised fuel provision at key transport hubs. Companies capable of integrating infrastructure needs and offering reliable fuel supply solutions in complex logistical environments will find new growth opportunities through partnerships such as this. The requirement for a fuel storage facility accentuates the scope for firms specialising in secure, efficient, and compliant delivery mechanisms within the fuel supply industry.

## Notice

Supply and Delivery of Marine Gas Oil (0.1%) at Oban (PA34 4DB).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is CFL's intention to direct award Supply and Delivery of MGO at Oban (PA34 4DB) to Certas Energy UK Limited t/a Scottish Fuel for a 36 month period. Due to operational and health & safety requirements within a heavily pedestrianised site use of fuel storage tank is required for supplying MGO to vessels. With plans to close Oban berth 1 in Summer 2028 (within this Agreement) due to CMAL upgrades, closing Oban berth 1 would lead to more congestion and operational difficulties if using road tankers with all major vessels operating at the one berth (berth 2).

### Procurement Information

Due to operational and safety requirements at Oban, vessels require to use fuel storage tank facility exclusively owned and operated by Certas Energy UK Ltd t/a Scottish Fuels. As vessels provide a lifeline service to the islands there must be no impact on traffic movements including loading/discharge on the pier or port area, and the function of the ship can continue while taking bunkers, it does not impact on any vessel operations. Using fuel storage tank eliminates congestion and safety issues on pier when bunkering with Oban being a heavily pedestrianised site. With plans to close Oban berth 1 in Summer 2028 (within this Agreement) due to CMAL Upgrading Oban 1 Berth, closing Oban berth 1 will lead to further congestion and operational difficulties with all major vessel operating at the one berth (berth 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083007-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,734,725 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED T/A SCOTTISH FUELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09135000 - Fuel oils

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083007-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817491
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923

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