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title: "EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES FOR ALL VESSELS"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2022-07-14"
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# EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES FOR ALL VESSELS

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681016

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## Summary

The procurement process involves CalMac Ferries Limited, located at the Ferry Terminal in Gourock, UK, which is seeking services for the examination, testing, and certification of lifting equipment and associated accessories for all vessels. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the tender titled "EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES FOR ALL VESSELS." The open procurement method included a tender period that ended on 14th April 2022, and the total estimated value for the initial framework term of 24 months is £158,000, covering two lots. Contracts have been awarded to Speedy Asset Services Limited and GAP Group Limited for the respective lots, each valued at £64,622 and £61,280, with both contracts signed on 28th June 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in compliance testing and certification services, particularly those experienced in the maritime sector. Suitable competitors may include large suppliers capable of meeting technical requirements and demonstrating their capacity to ensure the safety and compliance of lifting equipment on vessels. Additionally, businesses that focus on community benefits, including targeted recruitment and training initiatives, could enhance their proposals to align with CalMac's expectations for community engagement throughout the duration of the contract.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires an external supplier(s) 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 fit for purpose. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453903 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £316,000 |
| Lots value | £316,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,902 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP; SPEEDY ASSET SERVICES |

## 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

- 14 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453903
- 9 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443032

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443032
  EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES FOR ALL VESSELS - CalMac Ferries Ltd requires an external supplier(s) 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 fit for purpose. 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=JUL453903
  EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES FOR ALL VESSELS - CalMac Ferries Ltd requires an external supplier(s) 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 fit for purpose. 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
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681016

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