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title: "Project Torridon Phase 2: Dry docking, ship repair and maintenance, modifications, upgrades, projects and emergency dockings."
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# Project Torridon Phase 2: Dry docking, ship repair and maintenance, modifications, upgrades, projects and emergency dockings.

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629797

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is conducting a public procurement for the "Project Torridon Phase 2", focused on dry docking, ship repair, maintenance, modifications, upgrades, and emergency dockings. This tender is part of the services sector and is situated in Gourock, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 5th October 2020. This comprehensive maintenance initiative covers 25 vessels within the fleet, with an estimated overall contract value reaching £58,000,000. 

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services, ship repair, and maintenance. Companies with a capacity for handling large-scale marine projects, especially those located near the operating areas of the vessels, will be well poised to compete effectively. Potential suppliers should be equipped to provide reliable and efficient maintenance solutions, ensuring compliance with strict operational regulations, thereby enhancing their chance of success in securing a contract for these services.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to implement a maintenance and overhaul strategy for their vessels, based on competitive longer-term maintenance and overhaul arrangements, that offers increased value for money and stability of pricing through standardised rates, 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. The service relates to the provision of annual dry dockings, slipping and docking for routine repairs and classification and MCA survey for CFL's fleet of Ro-Ro and passenger ferries (currently 25 vessels in scope ranging in length from approximately 20 m to 118 m). The scope of work will comprise of main and intermediate dry dockings, with additional maintenance, repairs and replacements as required including modifications, upgrades, project work, emergency dockings and potentially supply chain management.

### Lot Information

Lot A: Project Torridon: Dry Docking, Ship Repair and Maintenance, Modifications, Upgrades, Projects, Emergency Dockings - Phase 2

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 34 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 implement a maintenance and overhaul strategy for their vessels, based on competitive longer-term maintenance and overhaul 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. Contracts scope will cover the annual overhaul requirement and will also include additional preventative maintenance and unplanned/emergency repairs and upgrades to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Scope of work is specific vessel dependent; the vessels are currently in dock for 2 to 3 weeks with small vessels on average between 1 and 2 weeks but may be longer depending on work scope. Vessels are subject to specific operational areas contained in the load line certificate for each vessel. Any contractor will require to be located within the geographical restrictions of the vessel. Vessel movements may also be subject to favourable weather conditions and MCA approval. The contract is divided into 3 Lots -- Lot A is as set out below. A candidate may bid for all three lots. In the case where one candidate is awarded more than one lot, CFL will combine the lots and award them to the successful candidate under a single contract. The allocation of vessels to Lot A shown below is provisional and subject to change. Lot A: - MV Lochnevis, MV Hebridean Isles, MV Isle of Mull, MV Isle of Arran, MV Caledonian Isles, MV Isle of Lewis. The estimated contract value excluding VAT is 5 000 000 to 8 000 000 GBP per year. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. CFL reserves the right to award additional services in accordance with Regulation 33(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Lot C: Project Torridon: Dry Docking, Ship Repair and Maintenance, Modifications, Upgrades, Projects, Emergency Dockings - Phase 2

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 34 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 implement a maintenance and overhaul strategy for their vessels, based on competitive longer-term maintenance and overhaul 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 cover the annual overhaul requirement and may also include additional preventative maintenance and unplanned/emergency repairs and upgrades to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Scope of work is specific vessel dependent; the larger vessels are currently in dock for 2 to 3 weeks with small vessels on average between 1 and 2 weeks but may be longer depending on work scope. Vessels are subject to specific operational areas contained in the load line certificate for each vessel. Any contractor will need to provide the required services with regards to the operating constraints on the vessels. Vessel movements may also be subject to weather conditions and MCA approval. The contract is divided into 3 Lots -- Lot C is as set out below. A candidate may bid for all three lots In the case where one candidate is awarded more than one lot, CFL will combine the lots and award them to the successful candidate under a single contract. The allocation of vessels to Lot C shown below is provisional and subject to change. Lot C: - MV Loch Linnhe, MV Loch Riddon, MV Loch Buie, MV Loch Striven, MV Loch Ranza, MV Isle of Cumbrae, MV Chieftain. Estimated contract value excluding VAT range is 100 000GBP-2000 000GBP per year. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. CFL reserves the right to award additional services in accordance with Regulation 33(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot B: Project Torridon: Dry Docking, Ship Repair and Maintenance, Modifications, Upgrades, Projects, Emergency Dockings - Phase 2

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 34 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 implement a maintenance and overhaul strategy for their vessels, based on competitive longer-term maintenance and overhaul 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 cover the annual overhaul requirement and may also include additional preventative maintenance and unplanned/emergency repairs and upgrades to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Scope of work is specific vessel dependent; the larger vessels are currently in dock for 2 to 3 weeks with small vessels on average between 1 and 2 weeks but may be longer depending on work scope. Vessels are subject to specific operational areas contained in the load line certificate for each vessel. Any contractor will need to provide the required services with regards to the operating constraints on the vessels. Vessel movements may also be subject to weather conditions and MCA approval. The contract is divided into 3 Lots -- Lot B is as set out below. A candidate may bid for all three lots. In the case where one candidate is awarded more than one lot, CFL will combine the lots and award them to the successful candidate under a single contract. The process for determining how the lots are awarded is set out on the ITT document. The allocation of vessels to Lot B shown below is provisional and subject to change. Lot B: - MV Argyle, MV Hallaig, MV Bute, MV Loch Dunvegan, MV Coruisk, MV Loch Shira, MV Portain, MV Loch Fyne,MV Lochinvar, MV Loch Tarbert, MV Catriona, MV Loch Bhrusda, MV Loch Alainn. Estimated contract value excluding VAT range is 300 000GBP-6 000 000GBP per year. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. CFL reserves the right to award additional services in accordance with Regulation 33(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401701 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000,000 |
| Lots value | £58,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,000,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARDMALEISH BOATBUILDING; DALES MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships
- 50246100 - Dry-docking services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401701
- 7 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394325

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394325
  Project Torridon Phase 2: Dry docking, ship repair and maintenance, modifications, upgrades, projects and emergency dockings. - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to implement a maintenance and overhaul strategy for their vessels, based on competitive longer-term maintenance and overhaul arrangements, that offers increased value for money and stability of pricing through standardised rates, 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. The service relates to the provision of annual dry dockings, slipping and docking for routine repairs and classification and MCA survey for CFL's fleet of Ro-Ro and passenger ferries (currently 25 vessels in scope ranging in length from approximately 20 m to 118 m). The scope of work will comprise of main and intermediate dry dockings, with additional maintenance, repairs and replacements as required including modifications, upgrades, project work, emergency dockings and potentially supply chain management.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401701
  Project Torridon Phase 2: Dry docking, ship repair and maintenance, modifications, upgrades, projects and emergency dockings. - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to implement a maintenance and overhaul strategy for their vessels, based on competitive longer-term maintenance and overhaul arrangements, that offers increased value for money and stability of pricing through standardised rates, 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. The service relates to the provision of annual dry dockings, slipping and docking for routine repairs and classification and MCA survey for CFL's fleet of Ro-Ro and passenger ferries (currently 25 vessels in scope ranging in length from approximately 20 m to 118 m). The scope of work will comprise of main and intermediate dry dockings, with additional maintenance, repairs and replacements as required including modifications, upgrades, project work, emergency dockings and potentially supply chain management.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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