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title: "Ship's Agency Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646558"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LTD"
published: "2021-10-11"
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# Ship's Agency Services

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646558

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking a supplier to provide Ship Agency Services for its fleet of vessels, located in Gourock, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, having been initiated on 27 April 2021. The contract, with an estimated value of £440,000 for an initial term of 24 months and possible extensions, requires submissions to be made electronically before the deadline of 28 May 2021. This competitive procedure with negotiation method aims to ensure a high-quality service for various port calls and dockings on the West Coast of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services, logistics, and agency operations. Companies with expertise in ship management, local port knowledge, and experience in coordinating with multiple vendors will be well-suited to apply. The emphasis on ensuring crew welfare and smooth vessel transitions highlights the need for highly competent service providers in this competitive environment.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) requires a supplier to provide Ship Agency Services to the current CalMac fleet of vessels and any future vessels for various port calls and dockings across the CFL network. As subject matter experts and with proven local port knowledge, the supplier will ensure a smooth vessel transition in and out of the port and/or dockyard and have the welfare of the crew as a priority during all activities. Acting on behalf of CalMac, they will liaise with all relative necessary vendors including port authorities, pilotage, and towage services. They will also be required to coordinate with regards to any crew issues, repatriation, and relevant documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) requires a supplier to provide Ship Agency Services to the current CFL fleet of vessels and any future vessels for various port calls and dockings across the CFL network. As subject matter experts and with proven local port knowledge, the supplier will ensure a smooth vessel transition in and out of the port and/or dockyard and have the welfare of the crew as a priority during all activities. Acting on behalf of CFL, they will liaise with all relative necessary vendors including port authorities, pilotage and towage services. They will also be required to co-ordinate with regards to any crew issues, repatriation and relevant documentation. Details of the requirement and services included are as follows; To provide agency services for the entire CFL fleet, with specific reference to annual dockings. Booking vessel in and out of the port/yard and arranging all necessary services including; "Harbour Dues Pilotage Tugboat Linesmen Customs / Documentation Crew Change / Transportation Husbandry"

Renewal: Possible of extension periods of a further 2 x 12 month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430108 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 LTD |
| 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63520000 - Transport agency services
- 63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430108
- 27 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413182

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413182
  Ship's Agency Services - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) requires a supplier to provide Ship Agency Services to the current CalMac fleet of vessels and any future vessels for various port calls and dockings across the CFL network. As subject matter experts and with proven local port knowledge, the supplier will ensure a smooth vessel transition in and out of the port and/or dockyard and have the welfare of the crew as a priority during all activities. Acting on behalf of CalMac, they will liaise with all relative necessary vendors including port authorities, pilotage, and towage services. They will also be required to coordinate with regards to any crew issues, repatriation, and relevant documentation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430108
  Ship's Agency Services - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) requires a supplier to provide Ship Agency Services to the current CalMac fleet of vessels and any future vessels for various port calls and dockings across the CFL network. As subject matter experts and with proven local port knowledge, the supplier will ensure a smooth vessel transition in and out of the port and/or dockyard and have the welfare of the crew as a priority during all activities. Acting on behalf of CalMac, they will liaise with all relative necessary vendors including port authorities, pilotage, and towage services. They will also be required to coordinate with regards to any crew issues, repatriation, and relevant documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646558
- https://www.publictendersscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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