---
title: "Maid of the Loch - ship refit and associated works & naval architecture"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550422"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LOCH LOMOND STEAMSHIP COMPANY"
published: "2018-07-20"
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# Maid of the Loch - ship refit and associated works & naval architecture

Buyer: LOCH LOMOND STEAMSHIP COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550422

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## Summary

The Loch Lomond Steamship Company is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Maid of the Loch - ship refit and associated works & naval architecture," aimed at refurbishing the heritage vessel PS Maid of the Loch. This procurement falls under the works category within the heritage and visitor attraction sector, located in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, UK. The procurement method is open, with the tender period ending on 3 September 2018. Interested suppliers should submit their bids by this date, as the contract is expected to commence on 26 September 2018 and run until 21 June 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in maritime engineering and heritage restoration. Companies with expertise in refitting passenger vessels, particularly those meeting Maritime Coastguard Agency and Bureau Veritas standards, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses experienced in similar projects and those with a focus on heritage vessels are encouraged to express their interest. Successful bidders will contribute to restoring the Maid of the Loch, enhancing tourism in the region while expanding their own service offerings.

## Notice

Refit of ship and associated works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is to invite potential suppliers for all or some of the ship refit and associated work and naval architecture to express interest in order to receive specific invitations to quote when funding is confirmed (late September 2018). The aim is to restore heritage ship PS Maid of the Loch to full sailing condition on inland water Loch Lomond for 399 passengers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325907 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2018 - 21 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,550,000 |
| 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 | LOCH LOMOND STEAMSHIP COMPANY |
| Locality | BALLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G83 8QX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lomond |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512200 - Cruise ships

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325907

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325907&idx=1
  23rd July 2018 - Maid of the Loch - outline brief and expression of interest form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325907
  Maid of the Loch - ship refit and associated works & naval architecture - Refit of ship and associated works.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidoftheloch.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550422
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=550422

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