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title: "Ramp Replacement for Small Vessel(s)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666438"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2022-04-28"
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# Ramp Replacement for Small Vessel(s)

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666438

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking a supplier for a Framework Agreement to provide Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning (EPIC) services for the replacement ramp systems on the MV LOCH STRIVEN, with an option for the MV LOCH FYNE, subject to funding. This tender falls under the goods category and utilises an open procurement method. The initial tender was published on 28 April 2022, and the contract with Malin Group was awarded on 17 December 2021, amounting to £1,843,000. The location of the procurement is primarily within the West Coast of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in marine engineering, particularly those with experience in ramp systems and maritime infrastructure. Businesses that can meet the high standards required by Classification Society and Flag State regulations, and those capable of interfacing with existing vessel hardware, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The Framework covers work to be undertaken throughout 2022, making it a timely opportunity for relevant suppliers looking to expand within the ferry operations sector.

## Notice

CFL would like to award a Framework Agreement to a single supplier for EPIC of replacement ramp systems on the MV LOCH STRIVEN with the option to replace ramps on the MV LOCH FYNE (subject to funding). The ramp systems are to be engineered, procured, installed and commissioned, and shall meet Classification Society & Flag State requirements. The design approval from Classification Society and Flag State for the installation is part of the successful suppliers' deliverables

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CFL would like to award a Framework Agreement to a single supplier for EPIC of replacement ramp systems on the MV LOCH STRIVEN with the option to replace ramps on the MV LOCH FYNE (subject to funding). The ramp systems are to be engineered, procured, installed and commissioned, and shall meet Classification Society & Flag State requirements. The design approval from Classification Society and Flag State for the installation is part of the successful suppliers' deliverables. Where possible, the ramp systems shall interface with existing vessel hardware and systems. The ramp systems shall take into account the following; The vessel operates in a variety of ports on the West Coast of Scotland and the Western Isles. The port infrastructure is comprised of either linkspans or slipways and is mostly protected by small harbors/piers and alignment structures. The concrete slipways at the ports are at a gradient of 1:8. Consideration shall be given to the port infrastructure in both Oban and Lismore. The existing ramps act as an anchor on the port infrastructure. To achieve this, the vessel's propulsion system is kept running to keep the vessel centered on the port infrastructure. The existing ramps weigh approximately 8000kg each. Evaluation Criteria will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447054 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,843,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALIN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34512100 - Ferry boats
- 34953100 - Ferry ramps
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447054
- 13 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427277

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427277
  Ramp Replacement for Small Vessel(s) - CFL would like to award a Framework Agreement to a single supplier for EPIC of replacement ramp systems on the MV LOCH STRIVEN with the option to replace ramps on the MV LOCH FYNE (subject to funding). The ramp systems are to be engineered, procured, installed and commissioned, and shall meet Classification Society & Flag State requirements. The design approval from Classification Society and Flag State for the installation is part of the successful suppliers' deliverables
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447054
  Ramp Replacement for Small Vessel(s) - CFL would like to award a Framework Agreement to a single supplier for EPIC of replacement ramp systems on the MV LOCH STRIVEN with the option to replace ramps on the MV LOCH FYNE (subject to funding). The ramp systems are to be engineered, procured, installed and commissioned, and shall meet Classification Society & Flag State requirements. The design approval from Classification Society and Flag State for the installation is part of the successful suppliers' deliverables

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666438
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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