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title: "Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777991"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LTD"
published: "2024-09-13"
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# Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777991

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## Summary

Calmac Ferries Ltd is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of cleaning services aboard their vessels, MV Bute and MV Argyle, which operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. The procurement stage is active, and the tender is being issued via an open procedure. The total contract value is estimated at £328,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 12:00 PM on 16th October 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 28th November 2024 and end on 27th November 2026. Extensions for up to two additional 12-month periods are possible, depending on performance and utilisation.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in maintaining transport or maritime environments. Companies that are accredited as Real Living Wage employers and adhere to high standards of quality, health and safety, and environmental management will be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will ensure both passenger satisfaction and safe working conditions for employees, providing significant avenues for business growth and potential community benefits, such as local employment opportunities.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to award a single supplier the Contract for cleaning onboard our vessels, MV Bute and MV Argyle which operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. This service will ensure cleanliness is upheld onboard the vessels to ensure a satisfactory service is provided to the passengers with health and safety at forefront of CalMac's priorities. Whilst cleaning services are paramount for customer satisfaction, it is also important to ensure that the facilities are upkept so that CalMac employees have clean working and living facilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to award a single supplier the Contract for cleaning onboard our vessels, MV Bute and MV Argyle which operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. This service will ensure cleanliness is upheld onboard the vessels to ensure a satisfactory service is provided to the passengers with health and safety at forefront of CalMac's priorities. Whilst cleaning services are paramount for customer satisfaction, it is also important to ensure that the facilities are upkept so that CalMac employees have clean working and living facilities.

Renewal: There will be two 12-month extension available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514218 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | These services are regularly required and the intention to re-tender in the next 2-4 years depending on utilisation of extension options. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,000 |
| Lots value | £328,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LTD |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514218

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514218
  Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle - CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to award a single supplier the Contract for cleaning onboard our vessels, MV Bute and MV Argyle which operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay. This service will ensure cleanliness is upheld onboard the vessels to ensure a satisfactory service is provided to the passengers with health and safety at forefront of CalMac's priorities. Whilst cleaning services are paramount for customer satisfaction, it is also important to ensure that the facilities are upkept so that CalMac employees have clean working and living facilities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777991
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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