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title: "Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808590"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808590

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility), based in Port Glasgow, is currently in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure." This initiative focuses on the transport industry category with a specific concentration on engineering and technical consultancy services, construction works, and infrastructure maintenance in marine environments. The procurement process is set to impact regions including the Western Isles, Highlands, Argyle and Bute, the West of Scotland, and the Clyde Estuary. Stakeholder and supplier engagement sessions are scheduled at various locations, starting with a "Meet the Buyer" event in Aberdeen on 10th September 2025, followed by others in Stornoway, Gourock, and Oban later in September. The opportunity seeks feedback to shape future procurements, with a future notice expected on 14th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the sectors of engineering, construction, and environmental consultancy, as well as professional services specialising in marine infrastructure. Entities such as consultants, contractors, SMEs including micro and supported businesses, third sector organisations, and community associations are well-suited to benefit from this engagement process. Participation allows businesses to influence procurement strategies and foster partnerships that could lead to substantial growth. Additionally, with the government’s emphasis on community benefits and sustainable development, there is a valuable opportunity for organisations focused on environmental considerations to contribute to and benefit from these infrastructural improvements.

## Notice

Stakeholder and supplier engagement to obtain feedback that will influence potential future procurements for Engineering and associated technical consultancy services, construction works and infrastructure including machinery and maintenance in a marine environment. Locations include the Western Isles, Highlands, Argyle and Bute, the West of Scotland and the Clyde Estuary.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL wish to engage with the market to gain an understanding of interest from organisations & stakeholders for the following: - ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES - Through talking to the market, CMAL will assess the options for procuring services to establish the best approaches for CMAL, stakeholders and suppliers - CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND MACHINERY IN A MARINE ENVIRONMENT - Stakeholder engagement is requested from interested parties not limited to organisations including Consultants, Contractors, SME's including Micro, Supported Businesses, Third Sector, Councils, Community Liaison Officers, Communities & Environmental Groups for the purposes of Community Benefits and Environment - the list is not exhaustive. Surveys are available on our website https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YT7QssubjUqqcaDHS0unsIfWQiAcS4VAq4q2Am9pjGxUM0RYS1dXV1A1VUZSTEU2OEVaSkFTMzhSUC4u (copy and paste link to browser), alternatively survey can be accessed via a QR code in the attached slides. Please join us at one of our upcoming in person events at the following locations: - Supplier Development Programme Meet the Buyer Event at Aberdeen Music Hall - 10th September 2025 Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/ - Stornoway Town Hall - Wednesday 17 September Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1937/ - Gourock Gamble Hall - Tuesday 23 September Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1938/ Corran Halls, Oban - Monday 29 September Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1939/ The engagement strategy can be found https://cmal.scot/pises This PIN will also be advertised by the Supplier Development Programme Scotland https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ who offer free resources for SMEs including Micro. To access any of the links please copy and paste them into your browser.. COMMUNITY BENEFITS Info can be found http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/13140629/0 & https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-community-benefits-public-procurement-guidance-note/pages/1/ (copy & paste in browser). CMAL also wish to engage with groups who have environmental considerations to obtain feedback that will influence future potential procurements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538676 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45262400 - Structural steel erection work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
- 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction
- 71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538676

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538676&idx=1
  8th September 2025 - Stakeholder Information Slides
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538676
  Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure - Stakeholder and supplier engagement to obtain feedback that will influence potential future procurements for Engineering and associated technical consultancy services, construction works and infrastructure including machinery and maintenance in a marine environment. Locations include the Western Isles, Highlands, Argyle and Bute, the West of Scotland and the Clyde Estuary.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808590
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/13140629/0
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808590
- https://cmal.scot/pises
- https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YT7QssubjUqqcaDHS0unsIfWQiAcS4VAq4q2Am9pjGxUM0RYS1dXV1A1VUZSTEU2OEVaSkFTMzhSUC4u
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-community-benefits-public-procurement-guidance-note/pages/1/
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1937/
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1938/
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1939/

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