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title: "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract \"Freight Flex\" Ro-Pax Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799244"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799244

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) awarding a contract for the Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of two "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels. This process is categorized under the industry of goods, specifically in the domain of ship design and construction. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 24 March 2026 for a total value of £175,000,000. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, with delivery locations specified in various regions, including UKM65, UKM66, and UKM5. The tender was completed successfully with Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the maritime construction and design sector, especially those capable of handling large-scale, high-value contracts. Companies with expertise in building Ro-Pax vessels or possessing advanced design capabilities would be well-suited to compete if similar tenders emerge. The involvement of a restricted procedure reflects a thorough selection process, emphasizing quality over price, which might be appealing to businesses that can demonstrate superior technical prowess and innovation. The contract also encourages community benefits, and innovative proposals such as apprenticeships or student outreach could add further value for prospective bidders in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for two (2) "Freight Flex" RoPax Vessels

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be for the detailed design and build for two (2) passenger and freight vessels to operate on the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557443 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,000,000 |

## 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUANGZHOU SHIPYARD INTERNATIONAL |

## 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

- 8 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557443
- 4 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531816

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531816
  Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels - CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for two (2) "Freight Flex" RoPax Vessels
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557443
  Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract "Freight Flex" Ro-Pax Vessels - CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for two (2) "Freight Flex" RoPax Vessels

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799244
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/greenock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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