---
title: "Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828139"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828139

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), based in Port Glasgow, is currently in the tender stage for a Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract focusing on the development of one RoPax vessel. The contract falls under the goods industry category and is highly relevant for businesses within the maritime and vessel construction sectors. Tender submissions are to be made electronically, and the deadline for these submissions is the 8th of May, 2026. The project is set to primarily serve the route between Mallaig and Lochboisdale, with oversight by an on-site team from CMAL ensuring adherence to operational and technical requirements, including compliance with Maritime & Coastguard Agency rules. Key next steps include the tender’s second stage, with invitations being sent out by the 13th of July, 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in shipbuilding and design, particularly for those capable of delivering innovative and technically advanced RoPax vessels. The selective procurement method, utilising a restricted procedure, ensures that the highest ranked bidders who meet economic and technical selection criteria are invited to the next stage, thus favouring enterprises with proven expertise and robust proposals. Additionally, businesses with strong policies on Fair Work Practices and community initiatives, such as apprenticeship and student engagement, could find this tender advantageous as these aspects form part of the bidder assessment, offering potential for growth and local impacts within the Scottish maritime sector.

## Notice

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for one (1) RoPax Vessel.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be for the detailed design and build for one (1) passenger and vehicle vessel. The main route will be Mallaig Lochboisdale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553069 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512100 - Ferry boats

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553069

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553069
  Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel - CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for one (1) RoPax Vessel.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828139
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/greenock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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