--- title: "Ship Brokerage Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Ship Brokerage Service Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937.json) ## Summary The public procurement process currently under the tender stage is initiated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), a central purchasing body and Harbour Authority, situated in Port Glasgow, UK (UKM83 region). CMAL seeks to appoint a specialist organisation for a "Ship Brokerage Service" to manage the sale of surplus RoPax vessels as part of its vessel replacement programme. This programme entails owning a fleet of 37 vessels and planning the delivery of new vessels over the next few years. The open procurement method will culminate with submissions ending on 22 July 2026. Key dates include the bid opening on 22 July 2026 and the validity of bids until 20 October 2026. Potential business users can access more information electronically via Caledonian Maritime's provided link. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with robust experience and expertise in ship brokerage and the RoPax vessel sector. Companies with membership in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, or equivalent credentials, are ideally suited to compete. The role involves understanding vessel technicalities and maintaining market intelligence, offering a perfect growth trajectory for businesses eager to cement their presence in the maritime brokerage domain. Access to electronic submission further facilitates ease of participation, enabling adept firms to leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth within the specified contract period and possible extensions. ## Notice Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) currently owns a fleet of 37 vessels and has an active vessel replacement programme. This programme has seen 1 new vessel being delivered in the past 12 months with a further 12 vessels under construction and due to be delivered within the next 3 years and a further 4 vessels planned and either at tender or design stage. CMAL will be looking to sell the surplus vessels over the next 4-6 years as the new vessels become operational and require to appoint a specialist organisation to provide ship brokerage services relating to the sale of RoPax vessels. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) currently owns a fleet of 37 vessels and has an active vessel replacement programme. This programme has seen 1 new vessel being delivered in the past 12 months with a further 12 vessels under construction and due to be delivered within the next 3 years and a further 4 vessels planned and either at tender or design stage. CMAL will be looking to sell the surplus vessels over the next 4-6 years as the new vessels become operational and require to appoint a specialist organisation to provide ship brokerage services relating to the sale of RoPax vessels. Renewal: option to extend for a further 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558200 | | 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 | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63522000 - Ship brokerage services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558200 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558200 Ship Brokerage Service - Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) currently owns a fleet of 37 vessels and has an active vessel replacement programme. This programme has seen 1 new vessel being delivered in the past 12 months with a further 12 vessels under construction and due to be delivered within the next 3 years and a further 4 vessels planned and either at tender or design stage. CMAL will be looking to sell the surplus vessels over the next 4-6 years as the new vessels become operational and require to appoint a specialist organisation to provide ship brokerage services relating to the sale of RoPax vessels. ## 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-r6ebe6-0000834937 - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834937.json.