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title: "Professional Consultancy Services for Naval Architecture, Systems Upgrade Design, and Technical Investigations."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616490"
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# Professional Consultancy Services for Naval Architecture, Systems Upgrade Design, and Technical Investigations.

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616490

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking professional consultancy services for naval architecture, systems upgrade design, and technical investigations through an open tender process. The procurement, classified under the services category, is located in Gourock, UK. The tender covers a framework agreement aimed at engaging a maximum of three suppliers per lot to provide ongoing support for naval architecture and engineering across CalMac's fleet. Key dates include the closing date for receiving tenders, now set for 17 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in engineering and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in naval architecture, electrical and mechanical engineering for marine applications. Companies with a proven track record in these disciplines, especially those familiar with passenger vessels and vehicle ferries, would be well-suited to compete. This could allow firms to secure lucrative contracts and enhance their service offerings within the transportation sector.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement with a maximum of 3 Suppliers per Lot providing Professional Consultancy Services for Naval Architecture, Systems Upgrade Design and Engineering that recognises value for money, cost reduction, reliability and service continuity whilst also achieving standardisation of services throughout the fleet. CalMac have identified a requirement to procure Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering and Marine/Mechanical Engineering for Asset Management to use as and when required, when unable to deliver on our own. The framework will cover services required for the entire fleet, covering the agreed contractual period.

### Lot Information

Naval Architecture

The Supplier will be able to demonstrate significant experience in the appropriate discipline (design, construction, survey, and repair of ships, systems and machinery), with specific experience on passenger vessels and vehicle ferries. The Supplier may be an individual or a commercial practice providing professional services to the appropriate standard. In order to deliver the required services, the Supplier is required to have a minimum level of expertise and qualification in the required disciplines. These are: Flag and Class acceptability - this will be demonstrated by showing in detail a range of previous projects/work where the Class and Flag authorities have engaged with and approved the Suppliers output.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Electrical Engineering

The Supplier will be able to demonstrate significant experience in the appropriate discipline (design, construction, survey, and repair of ships, systems and machinery), with specific experience on passenger vessels and vehicle ferries. The Supplier may be an individual or a commercial practice providing professional services to the appropriate standard. In order to deliver the required services, the Supplier is required to have a minimum level of expertise and qualification in the required disciplines. These are: Flag and Class acceptability - this will be demonstrated by showing in detail a range of previous projects/work where the Class and Flag authorities have engaged with and approved the Suppliers output.

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

one stop shop (incorporating all of the services in lots 1 to 3)

The Supplier will be able to demonstrate significant experience in the appropriate discipline (design, construction, survey, and repair of ships, systems and machinery), with specific experience on passenger vessels and vehicle ferries. The Supplier may be an individual or a commercial practice providing professional services to the appropriate standard. In order to deliver the required services, the Supplier is required to have a minimum level of expertise and qualification in the required disciplines. These are: Flag and Class acceptability - this will be demonstrated by showing in detail a range of previous projects/work where the Class and Flag authorities have engaged with and approved the Suppliers output.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Marine Mechanical Engineering

The Supplier will be able to demonstrate significant experience in the appropriate discipline (design, construction, survey, and repair of ships, systems and machinery), with specific experience on passenger vessels and vehicle ferries. The Supplier may be an individual or a commercial practice providing professional services to the appropriate standard. In order to deliver the required services, the Supplier is required to have a minimum level of expertise and qualification in the required disciplines. These are: Flag and Class acceptability - this will be demonstrated by showing in detail a range of previous projects/work where the Class and Flag authorities have engaged with and approved the Suppliers output. -Designer level - a resource suitably qualified to produce designs/drawings to a suitable level and clarity to allow approval by Class/Flag. This is expected to be an individual with over 5 years' experience in a similar role in the marine industry, qualified to HNC/HND qualification in this discipline.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401982 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | 13 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER MARINE DESIGN; BABCOCK MARINE; BURNESS CORLETT THREE QUAYS; ESBEL; FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY; HOULDER; LONDON OFFSHORE CONSULTANTS (ABERDEEN; MJR POWER & AUTOMATION; REMONTOWA MARINE DESIGN & CONSULTING; RMK TECHNICAL SERVICES; SEAPLACE; TYMOR MARINE; VECTIS MARINE DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401982
- 25 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384329
- 28 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382258

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382258
  Professional Consultancy Services for Naval Architecture, Systems Upgrade Design, and Technical Investigations. - A Framework Agreement with a maximum of 3 Suppliers per Lot providing Professional Consultancy Services for Naval Architecture, Systems Upgrade Design and Engineering that recognises value for money, cost reduction, reliability and service continuity whilst also achieving standardisation of services throughout the fleet. CalMac have identified a requirement to procure Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering and Marine/Mechanical Engineering for Asset Management to use as and when required, when unable to deliver on our own. The framework will cover services required for the entire fleet, covering the agreed contractual period.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401982
  Professional Consultancy Services for Naval Architecture, Systems Upgrade Design, and Technical Investigations. - A Framework Agreement with a maximum of 3 Suppliers per Lot providing Professional Consultancy Services for Naval Architecture, Systems Upgrade Design and Engineering that recognises value for money, cost reduction, reliability and service continuity whilst also achieving standardisation of services throughout the fleet. CalMac have identified a requirement to procure Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering and Marine/Mechanical Engineering for Asset Management to use as and when required, when unable to deliver on our own. The framework will cover services required for the entire fleet, covering the agreed contractual period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616490
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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