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title: "Examination, Testing & Certification of Ships Gangways and Associated Lifting Accessories"
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buyer: "CalMac Ferries Limited"
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# Examination, Testing & Certification of Ships Gangways and Associated Lifting Accessories

Buyer: CalMac Ferries Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ca

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is procuring marine inspection and certification services for ships’ gangways and associated lifting accessories. The work is intended to keep this equipment legally compliant, safe to use and supported by a consistent, auditable examination and certification process across the CalMac network. Suppliers will be responsible for examining the gangways and lifting accessories and providing the certification needed for continued operation. The requirement is classified as marine services and falls within the wider services category. It suits specialist organisations working in statutory inspection, testing and certification of marine access equipment, lifting equipment or related safety-critical assets. The contract is associated with CalMac’s ferry operations and will support equipment used across its operational network.

The procurement has reached tender: CalMac Ferries Limited invited offers through an open procedure. Bids may be submitted electronically or in writing, in English, and variants are not permitted. The submission deadline is 12 October 2026 at 12:00 BST; bids are scheduled to be opened at the same time, with evaluation beginning then. The contract is for 720 days, with two optional 12-month extensions. It is structured as one lot and uses a framework agreement with a maximum of one participant. Offers will be evaluated on quality and price, weighted 40% and 60% respectively. The procurement includes electronic ordering and payment, and electronic invoicing is allowed. A subcontracting clause applies to the contract.

This opportunity is suited to a specialist marine inspection, examination, testing or certification provider with the technical competence to assess ships’ gangways and associated lifting accessories against statutory and safety requirements. Bidders must provide the names and professional qualifications of staff assigned to the work, so the tender is aimed at firms with suitably qualified inspection personnel and the capacity to maintain consistent records and certification across a ferry network. Technical requirements are set out in the invitation to tender. Suppliers must also meet financial selection thresholds: return on capital employed above zero, a current ratio above one, gearing below 100%, and interest coverage of at least two. Businesses planning to rely on subcontractors should account for the included subcontracting requirements.

## Notice

This procurement is required to ensure continued statutory compliance, maintain safe operational use of gangways and associated accessories, and provide a consistent and auditable approach to inspection and certification across the network. Failure to maintain suitable examination and certification arrangements may result in equipment being removed from service, operational disruption, increased safety risk, and potential non-compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is required to ensure continued statutory compliance, maintain safe operational use of gangways and associated accessories, and provide a consistent and auditable approach to inspection and certification across the network. Failure to maintain suitable examination and certification arrangements may result in equipment being removed from service, operational disruption, increased safety risk, and potential non-compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086290-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 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 | CalMac Ferries Limited |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2026 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086290-2026

## 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-r6ebe6-0000842812
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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