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title: "CMAL170 External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000513527"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2018-03-14"
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# CMAL170 External Audit Services

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000513527

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) for the contract titled "CMAL170 External Audit Services." This tender falls within the services industry and is located in Scotland, specifically addressing the needs of CMAL and Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd. The current stage of the procurement is active, with a submission deadline set for 13th November 2017. Interested parties should note the contract will commence with an audit for the year ending 31st March 2018, potentially extending up to 31st March 2026, contingent on performance evaluations and extensions. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in audit services, accounting, and financial consulting. Companies equipped to handle public sector contracts and familiar with the requirements of external audits will find this tender suitable. With the tender covering multiple public entities, including Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd and Dundee Airport Ltd, firms that demonstrate a strong track record in compliance and public service delivery will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited wishes to engage an external audit provider for services to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd, Dundee Airport Ltd and Airport Management Services Ltd (AMSL) (the Companies). CMAL and HIAL are owned by the Scottish Government with Scottish Ministers the sole shareholder of both companies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited wishes to engage an external audit provider for services to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd, Dundee Airport Ltd and Airport Management Services Ltd (AMSL) (the Companies). For further information on these companies please see http://www.cmassets.co.uk, and http://www.hial.co.uk. Note: CMAL is acting on behalf of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) & Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) and Dundee Airport Ltd (DAL) & Airport Management Services Ltd (AMSL) for this exercise and any subsequent Contract placed. All provisions agreed at Schedules 2 and 3 will apply to any Contract placed and will supersede any other terms for the provision of this service. The Contract will commence with an audit of the accounts for year ending 31st March 2018 and end with an audit of the accounts year ending 31 March 2021 and or 31st March 2026 if all the 5 year extensions are granted as per the extended contract period arranged. Please see the fuller descriptions of the services required in ITT Document schedule 2 Services required

Renewal: 5 single year extensions based on performance at the sole discretion of CMAL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313677 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) |
| Additional buyers | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED |
| Locality | PORT GLASGOW |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA14 5EQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Culloden and Ardersier |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313677
- 2 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297245

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297245&idx=8
  4th October 2017 - ESPD Document 1.9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297245&idx=6
  4th October 2017 - Fair working Practices Info Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297245&idx=7
  4th October 2017 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297245&idx=2
  4th October 2017 - Schedule 4 Pricing document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297245&idx=3
  4th October 2017 - Schedule 5 Data Processing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297245&idx=4
  4th October 2017 - Supported Business Info Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297245&idx=5
  4th October 2017 - Community Benefits Info Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297245&idx=1
  4th October 2017 - Schedule 3 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297245
  CMAL170 External Audit Services - Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited wishes to engage an external audit provider for services to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd, Dundee Airport Ltd and Airport Management Services Ltd (AMSL) (the Companies). CMAL and HIAL are owned by the Scottish Government with Scottish Ministers the sole shareholder of both companies.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313677
  CMAL170 External Audit Services - Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited wishes to engage an external audit provider for services to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd, Dundee Airport Ltd and Airport Management Services Ltd (AMSL) (the Companies). CMAL and HIAL are owned by the Scottish Government with Scottish Ministers the sole shareholder of both companies.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000513527

## Provenance

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