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title: "The Provision of Life Jackets to CalMac Ferries Port Staff - Supply Market Engagement Only"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565675"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2018-11-30"
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# The Provision of Life Jackets to CalMac Ferries Port Staff - Supply Market Engagement Only

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565675

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of life jackets for their port staff, with this market engagement solely focused on soft market testing. The procurement is categorised under the goods industry, specifically aimed at suppliers of life-saving equipment. The location for delivery includes various sites along the west coast of Scotland. Interested parties should note that additional documentation related to this tender will be available from December 3, 2018, and further information can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland site.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in safety equipment, particularly those that provide maritime safety products and services. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality life jackets and related safety gear would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process. As CalMac Ferries seeks innovative solutions for their operations, this could be an excellent chance for suppliers to showcase their offerings and contribute to enhancing safety standards in ferry transport.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently undertaking soft market testing in order to look at available options for life saving equipment for use at port locations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd wishes to engage with the supply market to establish solutions for shore staff working at or above water and who are required to wear life jackets for varying, potentially significant, periods of time. Details of the information sought can be found within the attachment area of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338681 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39525300 - Life jackets
- 39525700 - Life belts

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338681&idx=1
  3rd December 2018 - Soft Market Testing Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338681
  The Provision of Life Jackets to CalMac Ferries Port Staff - Supply Market Engagement Only - CalMac Ferries Limited is currently undertaking soft market testing in order to look at available options for life saving equipment for use at port locations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565675
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=565675
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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