--- title: "FMPG-2025-016 Engineering and Design Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807145" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807145" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807145.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807145.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LTD" published: "2026-01-27" --- # FMPG-2025-016 Engineering and Design Services Buyer: FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807145 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807145) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807145.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "FMPG-2025-016 Engineering and Design Services" was conducted by Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd, a central purchasing body based in Port Glasgow, UK. This process is classified under the services industry category, particularly focusing on ship design and engineering. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and inclusivity of potential service providers. The tendering phase concluded with an award on 27th January 2026, with key services to be delivered in the UKM83 region. The procurement's main objectives are centred around establishing long-term strategic partnerships to enhance bidding, planning, and design functions within engineering services. Notably, important deadlines included the tender period ending on 15th September 2025, with the award starting immediately afterward. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the shipbuilding and engineering sectors, particularly those capable of providing strategic and technical services. The award of contracts to entities such as VOLNA MARINE LTD., Houlder LTD, GHENOVA, and Belcan Engineering Services UK Ltd highlights the preference for small to medium-sized enterprises within this sector. Businesses that are competitive in quality and cost-efficiencies stand to benefit through participation in such tenders. Given the project's scale and the potential for extended contract terms, suitable businesses can experience sustainable growth by aligning their services with Ferguson Marine's strategic objectives. Furthermore, the inclusion of electronic submission methods indicates an emphasis on efficient, digital-first procurement processes, which appeals to tech-savvy and agile companies. ## Notice FMPG have the requirement for Engineering and Ship Design Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 FMPG is looking to identify competent, strategic engineering (ship design) service providers to outsource certain key design engineering functions in long-term contract arrangement in order to develop common bidding, planning, estimating, design and production support activities between the Shipyard and the Engineering Service Provider (the "ESP"). Renewal: 2 x 1Yr Extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548158 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jan 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 | £4,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LTD | | Locality | PORT GLASGOW | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA14 5NG | | 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BELCAN ENGINEERING SERVICES; GHENOVA; HOULDER; VOLNA MARINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548158 - 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536877 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536877&idx=1 12th August 2025 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536877&idx=2 12th August 2025 - Scope of Work - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536877&idx=3 12th August 2025 - Entire Framework - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536877&idx=4 12th August 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536877 FMPG-2025-016 Engineering and Design Services - FMPG have the requirement for Engineering and Ship Design Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548158 FMPG-2025-016 Engineering and Design Services - FMPG have the requirement for Engineering and Ship Design Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fergusonmarine.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807145 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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