--- title: "Construction and Supply of Workboat Landing Craft for the Isle of Ulva" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH WEST MULL COMMUNITY WOODLAND LIMITED" published: "2025-08-26" --- # Construction and Supply of Workboat Landing Craft for the Isle of Ulva Buyer: NORTH WEST MULL COMMUNITY WOODLAND LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685.json) ## Summary The North West Mull Community Woodland Limited, a community-controlled charity and development trust, is in the planning stage for the procurement of a workboat landing craft destined for the Isle of Ulva. This project is classified under community development and infrastructure and falls within the goods industry category. The delivery location is in the UK region UKM63, with an anticipated award date starting from 2 October 2025. Key deadlines to note include targeting the completion of delivery and certification by 31 March 2026. The procurement process allows for electronic submission via the Public Contracts Scotland website, ensuring streamlined communication and contract management. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nautical engineering, shipbuilding, and maritime transport solutions. With requirements to design a craft capable of coastal freight and vehicle transport, and adherence to the MCA Workboat Code Edition 3, companies with expertise in these areas are well-suited to bid. The inclusion of warranty and aftercare packages indicates potential long-term service and maintenance engagements, providing further growth possibilities. Companies within the UK, particularly those with experience in handling community-focused maritime projects, are encouraged to express interest and participate in this procurement process. ## Notice North West Mull Community Woodland Company (NWMCWC) potentially requires the design, build and delivery of a new workboat landing craft to serve the Isle of Ulva. The vessel will provide resilient freight and vehicle transport capacity between Ulva, Mull, and nearby isles, supporting community infrastructure and local enterprises. The craft must be designed to operate in coastal waters with a bow ramp for vehicle and cargo loading. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NWMCWC intends to procure a new workboat landing craft of approximately 11.6 metres in length, to be designed and certified under the MCA Workboat Code Edition 3. The vessel will provide freight and vehicle transport between the Isle of Ulva, Mull and nearby isles, with a bow ramp for loading vehicles, plant, livestock and cargo. The craft must be capable of regular coastal crossings, meet all relevant UK maritime regulatory requirements, and include a warranty and aftercare package. Delivery and certification must be completed no later than 31 March 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537723 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WEST MULL COMMUNITY WOODLAND LIMITED | | Locality | TOBERMORY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA75 6QS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Oban South and the Isles | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods ## Release History - 26 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537723 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537723 Construction and Supply of Workboat Landing Craft for the Isle of Ulva - North West Mull Community Woodland Company (NWMCWC) potentially requires the design, build and delivery of a new workboat landing craft to serve the Isle of Ulva. The vessel will provide resilient freight and vehicle transport capacity between Ulva, Mull, and nearby isles, supporting community infrastructure and local enterprises. The craft must be designed to operate in coastal waters with a bow ramp for vehicle and cargo loading. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nwmullwoodland.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807685 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807685.json.