---
title: "HMCG Scottish Islands Ferry Travel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06926c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# HMCG Scottish Islands Ferry Travel

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06926c

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, completed a procurement process titled "HMCG Scottish Islands Ferry Travel," focusing on ferry transport services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with CalMac Ferries Ltd being the contracted supplier. The contract, executed through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, covers travel to the Scottish Islands using CalMac Ferries. Key dates include the contract period from February 10 to February 17, 2026, with the signing date on February 9, 2026. The project is geographically situated in the UK, specifically servicing routes to the Scottish Islands from the ferry terminal at Gourock.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport, particularly those specialising in ferry services or looking to expand their business in the passenger transport sector. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to a large-scale company, CalMac Ferries Ltd, smaller businesses could still explore subcontracting or partnership opportunities. Moreover, understanding such procurement processes can help businesses develop strategies to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially if they can offer specialised services or enhanced operational efficiencies.

## Notice

Travel to the Scottish Islands using CALMAC Ferries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041520-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALMAC FERRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041520-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041520-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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