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title: "Mull Vessel Concept Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069dca"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Mull Vessel Concept Design

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069dca

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) focuses on the "Mull Vessel Concept Design" project. This tender requires design consultancy services from a Naval Architect to assist with the concept design development for a new vessel primarily operating between Oban and Craignure on Mull. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with a focus on design consultancy, and is based in the UK region UKM83. The process currently sits at the tenderUpdate stage with an amended submission deadline extended to 26th June 2026 at 12:00 noon. The procurement method is open, inviting broad participation.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime design, particularly those with experience in naval architecture and consultancy. The opportunity is suited for firms capable of conducting in-depth evaluations and feasibility studies as well as developing comprehensive design specifications for the new vessel. The project involves a significant contract valued at £250,000 and allows for electronic submissions. Businesses with robust skills in service delivery, project management, and the provision of skilled resources will be well-positioned to compete effectively, supporting growth through collaborations in public maritime projects.

## Notice

CMAL require to appoint a Naval Architect to assist with the concept design development for a New Mull Vessel, capable of operating primarily between Oban and Craignure on Mull.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL requires a design consultancy to assist with the in-depth evaluation, feasibility studies and in-depth concept design of a Ro-Pax vessel. This will include developing general arrangement drawings and associated plans/ specifications that would allow shipyards to tender for the detailed design and build of the new vessel type on a fixed price basis whilst eliminating design, construction and operating risks for CMAL or the vessels' charterers.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 6 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059545-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 14:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059545-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046531-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832515
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/greenock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

## Provenance

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