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title: "Provision of Commercial Diving Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640751"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2021-06-10"
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# Provision of Commercial Diving Services

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640751

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently involved in the procurement process for the provision of Commercial Diving Services, crucial for their operation of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service. The procurement, which falls under the services category, is being conducted through a selective method characterised by a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement stage is complete, and the Framework Agreement has been awarded to Shearwater Marine Service. The contract was signed on 10th June 2021 and encapsulates service provisions required across the West Coast of Scotland, with an initial contract duration of four years.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the marine services and construction industries, specifically those specialising in diving operations and maritime maintenance. Companies that offer technical expertise in commercial diving, equipment handling, and emergency response services will find this contract particularly appealing. The competitive environment, with a focus on quality and price evaluation, will further benefit SMEs capable of delivering high-quality services promptly.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL), operator of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service, is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operator and ship management specialist, providing essential lifeline services and logistical support to island and remote communities. CFL is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Commercial Diving Services. On successful conclusion of the procurement, the Framework Agreement shall have a single participant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There are two distinct areas where CFL requires Commercial Diving Services, these areas are summarised below. Full detail of the requirement can be found within the "CSSD20-026 Commercial Diving Specification" available for download along with this Contract Notice. PLANNED ATTENDANCE (INCLUDING REGULATORY INSPECTION) Ports & Harbours (Operational) Requirement: CFL utilises Commercial Diving Services to assist with the regulatory inspection and repair of certain port infrastructure assets Asset Management (Marine) Requirement: Services are required to carry out inspection, repair and maintenance work on CFL operated Vessels. Attendance is deemed to be "Planned" where CFL provides a minimum of 72 hours' notice of the requirement. URGENT REACTIVE RESPONSE Ports & Harbours (Operational) Requirement: CFL may require services in the event of an emergency at a harbour requiring prompt attendance. Urgent Reactive Response may be required on an emergency basis to deal with a safety issue and/or allow remedial action to be executed and services (if disrupted) resumed in the shortest possible time. Asset Management (Marine) Requirement: CFL may require services in areas including but not limited to assistance with the removal of ropes, lines, fishing nets and creels from propellers, Voith and similar propulsion units. Urgent Reactive Response is typically required on an emergency basis to allow remedial action to be executed and services (if disrupted) resumed in the shortest possible time.

Renewal: The Framework will be let for an initial 4 year period, after which time it will be renewed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417843 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Framework shall be in place for a period of 4 years from the Framework commencement date, at which point the service shall be re-tendered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,874 |
| Lots value | £227,874 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEARWATER MARINE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417843
- 14 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404143

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404143&idx=1
  14th January 2021 - Commercial Diving Tender - Qualification Attachment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404143&idx=2
  14th January 2021 - Commercial Diving Tender - DML Minimum Diving Standards
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404143&idx=3
  14th January 2021 - Commercial Diving Tender - Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404143
  Provision of Commercial Diving Services - CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL), operator of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service, is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operator and ship management specialist, providing essential lifeline services and logistical support to island and remote communities. CFL is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Commercial Diving Services. On successful conclusion of the procurement, the Framework Agreement shall have a single participant.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417843
  Provision of Commercial Diving Services - CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL), operator of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service, is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operator and ship management specialist, providing essential lifeline services and logistical support to island and remote communities. CFL is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Commercial Diving Services. On successful conclusion of the procurement, the Framework Agreement shall have a single participant.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640751

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