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title: "Design, procurement & install of a shore based LNG bunker"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000585511"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2019-05-30"
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# Design, procurement & install of a shore based LNG bunker

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000585511

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) is seeking tenders for the design, procurement, and installation of shore-based LNG bunkering facilities at ferry terminals located in Uig on the Isle of Skye and Ardrossan on the River Clyde, Scotland. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, addresses a vital need for infrastructure supporting ferry services along the west coast of Scotland and the Northern Isles. Interested parties should take note of the communication date for future notices, set for 30 August 2019, to stay updated on developments regarding this project.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the engineering, construction, and infrastructure sectors, specifically those with expertise in LNG systems and marine services. Companies that offer project management, safety and risk management, system design, and maintenance support will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete. Successfully engaging in this contract could open doors to long-term service agreements, given the planned 20-year lifecycle for the LNG bunkering facilities.

## Notice

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) owns ferries, ports and harbours infrastructure necessary for vital ferry services serving the west coast of Scotland, the Clyde Estuary, and the Northern Isles. CMAL currently owns 36 ferries. Thirty-one of these vessels are operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd (CFL) on routes to the islands and peninsulas of the West of Scotland, while five are operated by Serco Northlink Ferries to the Orkney and Shetland Islands. CMAL are currently engaged in the construction of two 100 metre duel fuel ferries (LNG / MGO) and have a requirement for the provision of shore based Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering assets at the ferry terminals of Uig on the Isle of Skye and Ardrossan on the River Clyde (UK, Scotland). The scope of supply will also require the supply of a through life maintenance and support contract to ensure that the facilities are supported throughout a 20-year life cycle with full responsibility for management and resourcing accordingly.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) owns ferries, ports and harbours infrastructure necessary for vital ferry services serving the west coast of Scotland, the Clyde Estuary, and the Northern Isles. CMAL are wholly owned by the Scottish Government with Scottish Ministers the sole shareholders. CMAL currently owns 36 ferries. Thirty-one of these vessels are operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd (CFL) on routes to the islands and peninsulas of the West of Scotland, while five are operated by Serco Northlink Ferries to the Orkney and Shetland Islands. CMAL are currently engaged in the construction of two 100 metre duel fuel ferries (LNG / MGO) and have a requirement for the provision of shore based Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering assets at the ferry terminals of Uig on the Isle of Skye and Ardrossan on the River Clyde (UK, Scotland) The scope of supply will also require the supply of a through life maintenance and support contract to ensure that the facilities are supported throughout a 20-year life cycle with full responsibility for management and resourcing accordingly.. The purpose of this prior information notice (PIN) is to gauge market interest in a potential future contract opportunity and provide a competitive tendering environment for the efficient delivery of contract deliverables. A further detailed scope of this project is available in the additional information section 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=MAY355531 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| 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 | CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) |
| Locality | PORT GLASGOW |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA14 5EQ |
| 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 East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 May 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355531

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY355531&idx=2
  11th June 2019 - ** Reminder of required information : Design & install of a shore based LNG bunker**
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY355531&idx=3
  11th June 2019 - ** Reminder of required information : Design & install of a shore based LNG bunker**
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY355531&idx=1
  4th June 2019 - ** Reminder of required information : Design & install of a shore based LNG bunker**
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355531
  Design, procurement & install of a shore based LNG bunker - Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) owns ferries, ports and harbours infrastructure necessary for vital ferry services serving the west coast of Scotland, the Clyde Estuary, and the Northern Isles. CMAL currently owns 36 ferries. Thirty-one of these vessels are operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd (CFL) on routes to the islands and peninsulas of the West of Scotland, while five are operated by Serco Northlink Ferries to the Orkney and Shetland Islands. CMAL are currently engaged in the construction of two 100 metre duel fuel ferries (LNG / MGO) and have a requirement for the provision of shore based Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering assets at the ferry terminals of Uig on the Isle of Skye and Ardrossan on the River Clyde (UK, Scotland). The scope of supply will also require the supply of a through life maintenance and support contract to ensure that the facilities are supported throughout a 20-year life cycle with full responsibility for management and resourcing accordingly.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000585511
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=585511

## Provenance

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