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title: "EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS, ONBOARD LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2021-11-26"
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# EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS, ONBOARD LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648578

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is conducting a procurement process for the examination, testing, and certification of ships gangways, onboard lifting equipment, and associated lifting accessories. This tender is classified under the services category and is located in Gourock, Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract has an estimated initial value of £200,500 over a 24-month term with options for two 12-month extensions. The tender period initially ended on 14th September 2021. However, this tender has been categorically marked as cancelled.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in safety and compliance testing within the maritime sector. Companies with expertise in engineering services, safety audits, or maritime equipment inspection would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this domain. Participants should be prepared to meet rigorous quality criteria, as the contract evaluations will weigh responses heavily based on both quality and price. Successful bidders may also be required to contribute to community benefit initiatives as part of their tender proposals.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires an external supplier(s) to ensure that all Ships Gangways, Onboard Lifting Equipment, and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all gangways under their responsibility and currently used at ports serviced by the fleet are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This is also the case for all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

### Lot Information

Small & Intermediate Vessels Lifting Equipment & Associated Lifting Accessories

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a supplier to ensure that all Onboard Lifting Equipment and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and need.

Major Vessels Lifting Equipment & Associated Lifting Accessories

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a supplier to ensure that all Onboard Lifting Equipment and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and need

Ships Gangways and Associated Port Lifting Accessories

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires a supplier to ensure that all Ships Gangways, Onboard Lifting Equipment, and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all gangways under their responsibility and currently used at ports serviced by the fleet are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This is also the case for all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and need

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434114 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £401,000 |
| Lots value | £401,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434114
- 9 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427030
- 9 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423786

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=14
  8th September 2021 - Questions and Answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=13
  6th September 2021 - Q&A2 - Additional Questions and Answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=12
  3rd September 2021 - Please see attached document which lists questions asked by prospective tenderers and answers given
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=11
  3rd September 2021 - Please see attached Docking Schedule which gives the vessel Locations relevant to Lots 2 and 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=5
  3rd September 2021 - Annex A - Lot 1 detail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=10
  3rd September 2021 - Revised Annex A Lot 1 detail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=8
  3rd September 2021 - Invitation To Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=9
  3rd September 2021 - Revised Invitation To Tender Document with New Section 5 for Commercial Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=1
  9th August 2021 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=2
  9th August 2021 - Appendix B - Authorised Amendments
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=3
  9th August 2021 - Appendix C - Departures from ITT Documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=4
  9th August 2021 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=6
  9th August 2021 - Annex B - Lot 2 detail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423786&idx=7
  9th August 2021 - Annex C - Lot 3 detail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423786
  EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS, ONBOARD LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES - CalMac Ferries Ltd requires an external supplier(s) to ensure that all Ships Gangways, Onboard Lifting Equipment, and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all gangways under their responsibility and currently used at ports serviced by the fleet are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This is also the case for all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434114
  EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS, ONBOARD LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES - CalMac Ferries Ltd requires an external supplier(s) to ensure that all Ships Gangways, Onboard Lifting Equipment, and Associated Lifting Accessories are and remain compliant with both legal and contractual requirements. CFL must ensure that all gangways under their responsibility and currently used at ports serviced by the fleet are assessed as safe for use and fit for purpose at all times. This is also the case for all lifting equipment used onboard the vessels and all associated lifting accessories. This will be achieved by conducting mandatory six-monthly, annual, or five-yearly testing as required for the type of equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648578
- https://www.publictendersscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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