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title: "THE EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690134"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2022-11-09"
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# THE EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690134

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process was recently completed by CalMac Ferries Limited, a central purchasing body based in Gourock, UK. The tender, titled "THE EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES," falls under the services category. It involved ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements for ships' gangways and lifting equipment at various ports. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Scotia Handling Services Limited for £44,000 on 24th June 2022.

This tender process by CalMac Ferries Limited presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in maritime safety and equipment certification to compete. Companies involved in ship maintenance, inspection services, and lifting equipment certification could benefit from participating. The active status of the tender signals ongoing opportunities for business growth in this specific industry category. Interested businesses should consider the detailed requirements for testing and certification outlined in the tender documentation to effectively bid for the contract.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires external supplier support in order to ensure that all Ships Gangways, Port 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 at ports 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

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd requires external supplier support in order to ensure that all Ships Gangways, Port 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 at ports 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: Two 12 month extension options will be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463839 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,000 |

## 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTIA HANDLING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463839
- 12 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445937

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445937
  THE EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES - CalMac Ferries Ltd requires external supplier support in order to ensure that all Ships Gangways, Port 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 at ports 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=NOV463839
  THE EXAMINATION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS GANGWAYS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING ACCESSORIES - CalMac Ferries Ltd requires external supplier support in order to ensure that all Ships Gangways, Port 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 at ports 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690134
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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