---
title: "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ad9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ad9

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), a body governed by public law and headquartered in Port Glasgow, is progressing with a tender for the Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for a RoPax Vessel. Classified under the industry category for ships and boats, the procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 8 May 2026. The vessel will primarily operate along the Mallaig Lochboisdale route. This procurement employs a restricted procedure where only the highest-ranked bidders will be invited to the second stage by 13 July 2026. The buyer is keen on promoting fair working practices and encourages community benefits through innovative proposals, although these are non-mandatory.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for shipbuilders specialising in passenger and vehicle vessels. It is particularly well-suited for companies capable of supplying detailed design builds for ferries, as the vessel's construction and delivery will occur at the shipyard. Bidders with strong economic and technical capabilities, as per the selection criteria, will find this procurement appealing. Moreover, businesses that propose creative community benefit programmes, such as apprenticeship outreach, may enhance their competitive edge. Potential suppliers should be prepared to engage with CMAL's appointed Project Manager and on-site supervisory team throughout the vessel's construction phase. Electronic submission is required, alongside acceptance of electronic invoicing and payment, facilitating a streamlined procurement process.

## Notice

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for one (1) RoPax Vessel.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be for the detailed design and build for one (1) passenger and vehicle vessel. The main route will be Mallaig Lochboisdale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030412-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512100 - Ferry boats

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030412-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828139
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/greenock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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