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title: "Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611533"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2020-12-08"
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# Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611533

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## Summary

The procurement process involves CalMac Ferries Limited seeking to appoint a classification society for their PAX/RoRo vessels. This tender is classified under the transport industry and is located in the UK, specifically operating predominantly in Scotland. The procurement stage is at the contract award phase, with the contract signed on 1st December 2020, involving an estimated value of £500,000 - £700,000 per year excluding VAT. The procurement method employed is selective, facilitated through a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime services, specifically those with experience in classification and regulatory compliance for ferry operations. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in providing stability and innovative maintenance solutions, particularly those on the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency's approved list of classification societies, will find their qualifications desirable. This contract not only aims to enhance operational reliability but also encourages businesses focusing on sustainability and continuous improvement in the transport sector.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to appoint a classification society who can offer core planned services and reactive services that demonstrate value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels. We require a supplier who provides increased stability, that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement along with innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service. The estimated value excluding VAT: 500,000 GBP - 700,000 GBP per year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is an operating company of the David MacBrayne Group, which is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers. It operates the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract, providing passenger, vehicle and freight shipping services on 29 routes, serving 53 ports and harbours across the west coast of Scotland and the Scottish Islands. It operates a fleet of 33 vessels and carries 5 500 000 passengers and 1 500 000 vehicles annually with an average 440 sailings a day. The company earned the National Transport Award for Ferry Operator of the Year in 2018, delivering punctuality and technical reliability performance at 99.6 % and 99.4 % respectively. CFL are seeking to appoint a Classification Society for their vessels, based on competitive longer-term arrangements, that offers increased value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels in support of the operating timetable, increased stability for support suppliers that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement, and innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service for the end user customers - the ferry passengers. CFL is seeking to develop, in conjunction with suppliers, an approach to the challenge of providing a high-quality ferry service, which will balance the economic, political, legal and operational constraints in order to deliver a strategic approach to ship repair in Scotland and provide value for money for the tax payer. Duration of a new contract will be discussed with potential suppliers, but will need to align with CalMac's operating contract. Contracts scope will may also include additional preventative maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Scope of work is vessel dependent; Any contractor will require to be located or respond quickly within the geographical restrictions of the vessel. Vessel movements may also be subject to favourable weather conditions and MCA approval.

Renewal: 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401882 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYD'S REGISTER EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34510000 - Ships
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401882
- 30 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386058
- 31 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379215

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379215
  Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels - CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to appoint a classification society who can offer core planned services and reactive services that demonstrate value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels. We require a supplier who provides increased stability, that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement along with innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service. The estimated value excluding VAT: 500,000 GBP - 700,000 GBP per year.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386058
  Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels - CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to appoint a classification society who can offer core planned services and reactive services that demonstrate value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels. We require a supplier who provides increased stability, that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement along with innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service. The estimated value excluding VAT: 500,000 GBP - 700,000 GBP per year.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401882
  Appointment of a Classification Society for PAX/RoRo Vessels - CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to appoint a classification society who can offer core planned services and reactive services that demonstrate value for money, improved reliability and availability of vessels. We require a supplier who provides increased stability, that allows for increased investment and continuous improvement along with innovative approaches to delivering an enhanced service. The estimated value excluding VAT: 500,000 GBP - 700,000 GBP per year.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611533
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/greenock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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