--- title: "Coating Condition Surveys" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d878" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d878" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d878.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d878.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2026-07-31" --- # Coating Condition Surveys Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d878 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d878) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d878.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) is conducting a tender under the open procedure for "Coating Condition Surveys" related to marine survey services. This procurement process is active and focuses on comprehensive coatings management for their fleet of ferries on the West Coast of Scotland. The services are required in line with industry standards such as the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings and IACS Rec 87. With a total contract value of £900,000, the tender spans a duration of 720 days with potential extensions. The deadline for submissions is set for 31 August 2026, with electronic submissions being accepted through the designated platform. The procurement falls under the services category and includes locations specified within the UKM and UKD72 regions. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine protective coatings inspection services. Companies with previous experience and relevant qualifications, such as NACE Level 2 or equivalent, are especially well-positioned to compete. Businesses capable of providing technical services while adhering to rigorous international marine standards will benefit from the ongoing fleet expansion of CFL. The open procedure enables broad participation, encourage innovation and competitive pricing, thereby promoting business growth among firms equipped for such niche market requirements. Moreover, participation can lead to long-term engagements given the potential contract extensions and recurring nature of CFL's operational needs. ## Notice CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) operates a fleet which currently consists of 36 ferries on the West Coast of Scotland and there will be an increase in our fleet within the next few years. To enable our ferries to provide an everyday life-line service they must be maintained to meet legislative requirements verified by stringent external bodies and codes of practice. CFL wish to implement a comprehensive Coatings Management plan across our fleet in line with the core principles of the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) Resolution. ### Lot Information Lot 1 CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) operates a fleet which currently consists of 36 ferries on the West Coast of Scotland and there will be an increase in our fleet within the next few years. To enable our ferries to provide an everyday life-line service they must be maintained to meet legislative requirements verified by stringent external bodies and codes of practice. CFL wish to implement a comprehensive Coatings Management plan across our fleet in line with the core principles of the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) Resolution. In order to facilitate this, we require the services of an Independent Marine Protective Coatings Inspection specialists organisation to conduct a whole vessel and underwater hull comprehensive and robust coating survey and reporting in line with the requirements recommended within IACS Rec 87 - Guidelines for Coating Maintenance & Repairs for Ballast Tanks and Combined Cargo/Ballast Tanks On Oil Tankers and IMO MCS.1 Circ 1330- Guidelines For Maintenance And Repair Of Protective Coatings and is extend to all compartment types and not only SWBTs as defined within the aforementioned standards and circulars. CFL vessels operate on the west coast of Scotland and are maintained in shipyards throughout the UK, therefore the supplier must be prepared to travel to provide the service required. Renewal: Optional extension of up to 24 months available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072564-2026 | | 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 | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | in 2 or 4 years depending on optional extension agreement. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLD72 Liverpool, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71353000 - Surface surveying services - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 79311000 - Survey services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2026 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072564-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.calmac.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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