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title: "Supply of Compass Adjusting Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511426"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2018-05-21"
---

# Supply of Compass Adjusting Services

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511426

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Compass Adjusting Services" for its fleet of 34 vessels, with additional services required for two vessels currently under construction. The procurement is classified under the industry category of ferry transport and is currently in the Award stage following an open tender procedure. The contract, valued at GBP 69,764, was signed on 18 May 2018, with services expected to cover dry dock and slipway locations along the West and East coasts of Scotland, as well as Liverpool/Birkenhead. The initial contract period is set for two years, with potential extensions based on mutual agreement.

This opportunity may spur business growth for SMEs specialising in maritime services, marine engineering, or navigation systems. Companies experienced in servicing maritime equipment and those capable of adhering to stringent safety and liability insurance requirements will find this tender particularly relevant. With CalMac Ferries Limited's significant fleet and ongoing maintenance needs, successful bidders could establish a long-term partnership that enhances their market presence and capabilities within the ferry transport sector.

## Notice

Calmac Ferries Ltd wishes to enter into a contract for the supply of compass adjusting services for the 34 vessels in our fleet. In the future there will be a requirement to carry out compass adjusting on two additional vessels which are currently under construction.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd wish to enter into an agreement for Compass Adjusting services. These services shall include the supply of a new deviation card and certification per vessel. Compasses on new vessels will be checked after a period of no more than one year from entering service due to change in the ship's magnetism, or at the next docking. Compass repair, if required, will include the repair and re-certification of a vessel's compass. Calmac Ferries' vessel crew will despatch the compass to the successful tenderer for repair. The successful tenderer shall return the repaired compass to the relevant vessel. The agreement shall run for an initial two year period. At the end of which and subject to agreement of both parties, will continue for a period not exceeding two further periods of up to 12 months.. Not applicable.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319631 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Yes. Estimated timing for further notices to be published:- October 2019, October 2020 or October 2021. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,764 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POSEIDON NAVIGATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38111100 - Compasses

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319631
- 26 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299222

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299222
  Supply of Compass Adjusting Services - Calmac Ferries Ltd wishes to enter into a contract for the supply of compass adjusting services for the 34 vessels in our fleet. In the future there will be a requirement to carry out compass adjusting on two additional vessels which are currently under construction.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319631
  Supply of Compass Adjusting Services - Calmac Ferries Ltd wishes to enter into a contract for the supply of compass adjusting services for the 34 vessels in our fleet. In the future there will be a requirement to carry out compass adjusting on two additional vessels which are currently under construction.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511426
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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