---
title: "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000711521"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessels

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000711521

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility), located in Port Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for a "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessels". The contract, which has reached the award stage, pertains to the maritime transport industry and involves the detailed design, construction, testing, and delivery of passenger and vehicle ferries for UK domestic waters. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract being awarded on 5th January 2023. The awarded supplier for this contract is Cemre Marin Endustri A.S from Turkey, and the procurement's estimated value is GBP 99,020,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in maritime engineering and shipbuilding. Firms with a strong capability in technical design and construction oversight, as well as those capable of fulfilling complex maritime regulatory requirements, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The comprehensive project management and quality assurance processes detailed in this contract provide a clear structure for companies ready to showcase their expertise, maintain high standards, and deliver to exacting specifications. The open procedure and commitment to fair working practices also ensure a transparent and equitable bidding environment conducive to fostering long-term business relationships.

## Notice

Notice published retrospectively to close off the PCS System. Contract was awarded in January 2023

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be for the detailed design and build of passenger & vehicle ferries. The successful contractor will develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessels in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships will be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval. The successful contractor will construct the vessels in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525096 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,020,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) |
| Locality | PORT GLASGOW |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA14 5EQ |
| 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 East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEMRE MARIN ENDUSTRI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34510000 - Ships
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512100 - Ferry boats

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525096
- 27 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462781

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462781
  Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessels - The contract will be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, equipping, completion and delivery of two Ro-Pax ferries for UK domestic waters.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525096
  Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessels - Notice published retrospectively to close off the PCS System. Contract was awarded in January 2023

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711521
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/greenock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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