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title: "ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624008"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2021-06-24"
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# ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624008

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## Summary

The procurement process entails a tender initiated by CalMac Ferries Limited for the "Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning (EPIC) of Small Vessels Ramp Replacements". This process, categorised under "goods" within the UK ferry operation industry, is being conducted in Gourock, UK, with a total value of £2,400,000. The tender has adopted a competitive procedure with negotiation as its procurement method and is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th August 2020. The project includes the potential for future extensions and additional vessels, contingent upon funding.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime engineering, procurement, and construction services, particularly those experienced in compliance with classification and flag state regulations. Companies that have capabilities in designing and installing marine structures are well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate quality adherence and competitive pricing, as the award criteria prioritises quality at 70% and price at 30%. Participation in this project could lead to further engagements with CalMac Ferries Limited, given the potential for contract renewals and additional vessels within the framework agreement.

## Notice

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd would like to award a framework to a single supplier for EPIC of a replacement ramp on vessels . In addition, EPIC may (dependent upon funding) optionally be required for 3 of the above remaining vessels. The ramps which are to be engineered, procured, installed and commissioned shall meet classification society and Flag State requirements. Where possible the ramps shall be able to be interfaced with existing vessel hardware and systems. Design approval from Classification Society and Flag State for the installation is to be gained as part of the deliverables. The ramp systems shall take into account the following; - The vessels operate on slip ways in a variety of ports on the West Coast of Scotland and Western Isles. The slipways in the ports are mostly protected by small harbours / piers and alignment structures. - The concrete slipways at the ports are at a gradient of 1:8 - The existing ramps act as an anchor on the slipway. To achieve this, the vessels propulsion system is kept running to keep the vessel centred on the slipway. - The existing ramps weigh approximately 8000kg each

Options: There may be a requirement to extend this contract for a further 24 months and to add additional vessels

Renewal: possible extension for an additional 24 months subject to requirement for optional vessels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419323 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34953100 - Ferry ramps

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419323
- 24 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390913

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390913&idx=3
  25th September 2020 - ATTENDANCE ADVICE FOR SITE VISITS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390913&idx=2
  25th September 2020 - SITE VISIT UPDATE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390913&idx=1
  24th September 2020 - SITE VISIT DETAILS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390913
  ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS - ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419323
  ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS - ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING (EPIC) OF SMALL VESSELS RAMP REPLACEMENTS

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624008

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