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title: "Provision of Commercial Diving Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791715"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-04-07"
---

# Provision of Commercial Diving Services

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791715

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited, based in Gourock, UKM, is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Commercial Diving Services needed across its network. This procurement process, identified under the ID "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791715," is in the selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender, valued at approximately GBP 480,337, requires submissions electronically by 2 May 2025. The award will cover various harbour locations within CalMac’s ferry network, and diving operations must comply with several health and safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act. The contract period is set for 720 days with possibilities for two 12-month extensions.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for companies specializing in commercial diving services, particularly those familiar with regulatory standards such as BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. Companies with a strong track record in meeting high health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as substantial insurance coverage, will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for local employment also aligns with community benefit provisions, encouraging smaller, regionally-based firms to participate and potentially grow their business through this significant public contract.

## Notice

This requirement is for Commercial Diving services, and it is required across various areas of the CalMac Ferries Ltd network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The diving services are required at various harbour location within CFL's network where the company's Ferry Services operate and where vessels berth overnight.

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527736 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | £480,337 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527736
- 27 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524748

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524748
  Provision of Commercial Diving Services - This requirement is for Commercial Diving services, and it is required across various areas of the CalMac Ferries Ltd network.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000791715
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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