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title: "Dry Docking, Slipping, Ship Repair & Maintenance, Mods, Upgrades, Projects & Emergency Dockings"
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# Dry Docking, Slipping, Ship Repair & Maintenance, Mods, Upgrades, Projects & Emergency Dockings

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547992

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by CalMac Ferries Limited, an organisation based in Gourock, UK. The tender is titled "Dry Docking, Slipping, Ship Repair & Maintenance, Mods, Upgrades, Projects & Emergency Dockings" and falls under the transport industry category, specifically related to ferry operations. Currently, it is at the Award stage, with variations of contracts signed on 23 October 2018, for a total value of £8 million each. The submission period concluded on 12 September 2018, and the contracts encompass various lots for the maintenance of up to 32 Ro-Ro and passenger ferries ranging from 20 to 118 metres in length.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance, with successful bidders already including large companies such as Dales Marine Services and Cammell Laird Shiprepairers. Suppliers equipped to handle the geographical and operational requirements, based on the specified load line certificates, will have a solid chance. Those capable of conducting maintenance, emergency docking, and upgrades within the defined timelines and standards will find this contract beneficial for fostering growth in the local maritime service sector.

## Notice

The service relates to the provision of Annual Dry Dockings, slipping for routine repairs and classification and MCA survey of up to 32 Ro-Ro & passenger ferries ranging from approximately 20m to 118m for CalMac Ferries Limited. The scope of work will comprise of main and intermediate dry dockings, with additional maintenance, repairs and replacements as required including modifications, upgrades, project work and emergency dockings. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this EPSD/ITT exercise.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - Loch Striven, Loch Tarbert and Loch Ranza

3 small vessels, the Loch Striven, Loch Tarbet and Loch Ranza for the provision of Annual Overhauls, emergent works, repairs, dry docking/slipping and emergency docking, project work, modifications and upgrades. This will be a multiple participant framework for 1 year. Load Line Notations Loch Striven - Valid only on the West Coast of Scotland service inside the inner islands, and between Kishorn and Largs and Mull of Kintyre and Stornoway in reasonable weather. Loch Tarbert - Service restricted to West Coast of Scotland service inside the outer islands and in the Sound of Harris. Loch Ranza - Valid while the vessel is engaged on the West Coast of Scotland service inside the inner islands, and between Kishorn and Largs and Mull of Kintyre and Stornoway in reasonable weather. Also occasional service as relief for Lochnevis between Mallaig, isle of Skye, Eigg, muck, Rum and Canna in reasonable weather and in accordance with MCA operational limits.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 6 - Lord of the Isles, Caledonian Isles, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides

4 vessels Lord of the Isles, Caledonian Isles, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides for the provision of Annual Overhauls, emergent works, repairs, dry docking/slipping and emergency docking, project work, modifications and upgrades. This will be a multiple participant framework for 1 year. Isle of Arran no overhaul planned in this framework, included for other works. Load Line Notations Lord of the Isles - West Coast of Scotland and Western Isles Service and UK ports for survey in reasonable weather. Caledonian Isles - West coast of Scotland and western Isles and North Coast of Scotland and Orkney Isles and voyages to UK ports for survey in reasonable weather. Isle of Arran - West coast of Scotland and western Isles and North Coast of Scotland and Orkney Isles and voyages to UK ports for survey in reasonable weather. Hebrides - West Coast of Scotland and Western Isles Service and UK ports for survey in reasonable weather. Isle of Lewis - West Coast of Scotland and Western Isles Service and UK ports for survey in reasonable weather.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 7 - Hebridean Isles, Isle of Mull, Clansman and Finlaggan

4 vessels Hebridean Isles, Isle of Mull, Clansman and Finlaggan for the provision of Annual Overhauls, emergent works, repairs, dry docking/slipping and emergency docking, project work, modifications and upgrades. This will be a multiple participant framework for 1 year. Loch Seaforth no overhaul planned in this framework, included for other work. Load Line Notations Hebridean Isles - West coast of Scotland and western Isles and North Coast of Scotland and Orkney Isles and voyages to UK ports for survey in reasonable weather. Isle of Mull & Clansman- West Coast of Scotland and Western Isles Service and UK ports for survey in reasonable weather. Finalggan - EU (B). Loch Seaforth - British Domestic Waters EU (B).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 5 - Loch Shira, Loch Portain, Loch Fyne and Coriusk

4 vessels, the Loch Shira, Loch Portain, Loch Fyne and Coriusk for the provision of Annual Overhauls, emergent works, repairs, dry docking/slipping,emergency docking, project work, modifications and upgrades. This will be a multiple participant framework for 1 year. Lochnevis, Loch Dunvegan, Argyle and Bute no overhaul planned in this framework, included for other works. Load Line Notations Loch Shira - Restricted to River Clyde and Firth of Clyde Loch Portain - The sound of Harris with occasional visits to UK ports in reasonable weather. Loch Fyne and Loch Dunvegan - Valid only on the West Coast of Scotland service inside the inner islands, and between Kishorn and Largs and Mull of Kintyre and Stornoway in reasonable weather. Coruisk - Voyages within limits of the Passenger certificate between the ports on the West Coast of Scotland and the Western isles of Scotland. Voyages to ports in the UK without passengers or cargo and in favourable weather for docking, repair or surveys and repositioning voyages. Lochnevis - Valid for the West Coast of Scotland inside the outer islands service with occasional service to other UK ports in reasonable weather for survey/overhaul. Argyle & Bute - Restricted to River Clyde and Firth of Clyde. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 4 - Catriona and Lochinvar

2 vessels, the Catriona and Lochinvar for the provision of Annual Overhauls, emergent works, repairs, dry docking/slipping, emergency docking, project work, modifications and upgrades. This will be a multiple participant framework for 1 year. Hallaig no overhaul currently planned in this framework, included for other works. Load Line Notations Catriona, Lochinvar & Hallaig- Valid for vessels operating on the West Coast of Scotland in EU Category C or D waters. Also valid for transfer, without cargo or passengers, between routs on the West Coast of Scotland and for proceeding to UK ports for overhaul or repair by transiting inside the inner Isles and subject to the same weather conditions as EU category C or D waters.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 1 - Argyll Flyer and Ali Cat

2 small vessels, the MV Argyll Flyer and the MV Ali Cat for the provision of Annual Overhauls, emergent works, repairs dry docking / slipping and emergency docking, project work, modifications and upgrades. This will be a multiple participant framework for 1 year. Restricted to River Clyde and Firth of Clyde - Small vessels. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 3 - Loch Buie, Loch Alainn, Loch Bhrusda and Isle of Cumbrae

4 vessels, the Loch Buie, Loch Alainn and Loch Bhrusda and Isle of Cumbrae for the provision of Annual Overhauls, emergent works, repairs, dry docking/slipping, emergency docking, project work, modifications and upgrades. This will be a multiple participant framework for 1 year. Loch Linnhe and Loch Riddon no overhaul planned in this framework, included for other works. Load Line Notations Loch Buie - Valid only whilst the vessel is engaged on West Coast of Scotland service, inside the inner islands and between Kishorn and Largs. Loch Alainn - West Coast of Scotland Service, inside the inner islands between Kishorn and Largs and for voyages to and from UK ports for survey in reasonable weather. Loch Bhrusda - Service restricted to West Coast of Scotland service inside the outer islands and in the Sound of Harris. Isle of Cumbrae - Has a load line exemption to allow her to proceed to Lochaline and Raasay, and operate to passenger service as defined in Class IV, V and Euro C (R)and for survey and maintenance. Loch Linnhe & Loch Riddon - Valid only on the West Coast of Scotland service inside the inner islands, and between Kishorn and Largs and Mull of Kintyre and Stornoway in reasonable weather.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335296 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | November 2018 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARDMALEISH BOATBUILDING; BABCOCK MARINE; CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS; DALES MARINE SERVICES (GREENOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services
- 50246100 - Dry-docking services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335296
- 8 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327803

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327803
  Dry Docking, Slipping, Ship Repair & Maintenance, Mods, Upgrades, Projects & Emergency Dockings - The service relates to the provision of Annual Dry Dockings, slipping for routine repairs and classification and MCA survey of up to 32 Ro-Ro & passenger ferries ranging from approximately 20m to 118m for CalMac Ferries Limited. The scope of work will comprise of main and intermediate dry dockings, with additional maintenance, repairs and replacements as required including modifications, upgrades, project work and emergency dockings. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this EPSD/ITT exercise.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335296
  Dry Docking, Slipping, Ship Repair & Maintenance, Mods, Upgrades, Projects & Emergency Dockings - The service relates to the provision of Annual Dry Dockings, slipping for routine repairs and classification and MCA survey of up to 32 Ro-Ro & passenger ferries ranging from approximately 20m to 118m for CalMac Ferries Limited. The scope of work will comprise of main and intermediate dry dockings, with additional maintenance, repairs and replacements as required including modifications, upgrades, project work and emergency dockings. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this EPSD/ITT exercise.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547992

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