--- title: "Marine Consultancy and Designated Person" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Marine Consultancy and Designated Person Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772.json) ## Summary The contracting process, initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), is titled "Marine Consultancy and Designated Person." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on marine consultancy. The project location encompasses the West of Scotland and the Western Isles, making it regionally significant. As of 12th June 2026, the tender is in the active procurement stage, with an open procedure being used for submission. The tender closing deadline is set for 31st July 2026, promptly followed by the award period commencing on the same day. CMAL, headquartered in Port Glasgow, acts as the central purchasing body for this contract, which is vital for ensuring the effective operation and safety within harbour environments. This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in marine consultancy services. Ideal contenders would be those with expertise in harbour operations, marine safety, risk assessments, and navigational aids. Furthermore, firms capable of providing guidance on marine governance and legislation will find this tender particularly well-suited to their strengths. The tender also stipulates substantial insurance requirements, ensuring that participating businesses have robust indemnity measures. The contract is structured to appoint a sole supplier, which would offer the successful bidder an extended period of engagement, providing stability and a platform for further growth within the industry. ## Notice Provide expert marine consultancy services covering harbour operations, marine safety, navigational risk assessment, conservancy, aids to navigation, marine governance, incident investigation support, policy and procedure development, operational reviews, harbour legislation advice and support for infrastructure and vessel interface projects. ### Lot Information Lot 1 CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier to provide CMAL with Marine Consultancy support services and a 'Designated Person' and to (1) give CMAL Board as the duty holder under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) independent assurance that the Safety Management System is working effectively and to audit CMAL's compliance with the PMSC (2). Provide CMAL with professional marine advice, guidance and support services, when required, in order to function as a Harbour Authority. Renewal: One (1) period of three (3) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557916 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 63724000 - Navigation services - 71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services - 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557916 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557916 Marine Consultancy and Designated Person - Provide expert marine consultancy services covering harbour operations, marine safety, navigational risk assessment, conservancy, aids to navigation, marine governance, incident investigation support, policy and procedure development, operational reviews, harbour legislation advice and support for infrastructure and vessel interface projects. ## Notice URLs - http://www.cmassets.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832772 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/greenock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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