--- title: "Coating Condition Surveys" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2026-07-31" --- # Coating Condition Surveys Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Coating Condition Surveys" aimed at the maritime industry. The initiative focuses on maintaining the coating condition of ferries operating on the West Coast of Scotland, in alignment with the International Maritime Organization's standards. This open procurement procedure seeks to secure services worth £900,000 to assess and report on vessel coatings, ensuring they meet industry guidelines. The procurement process requires electronic submissions via the specified Public Tenders Scotland portal, with the tender closing on 31st August 2026. CalMac Ferries, located in Gourock, Scotland, serves as the buying organisation and a central purchasing body, emphasising the necessity for prospective contractors to meet specific qualification standards for coating inspection. This tender offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for organisations specialising in marine protective coatings inspections. Companies equipped with NACE Level 2, FROSIO Level 2, or ICorr Level 2 qualifications and experience in maintaining vessel coatings according to IACS Rec 87 and MCS.1 Circ 1330 guidelines are well-suited to compete. As the service will be operational across shipyards throughout the UK, suppliers need to demonstrate flexibility and mobility. Additionally, the contract includes an optional extension, providing a potential long-term engagement opportunity for the successful bidder. This offers companies an advantageous position in advancing their reputation and securing further contracts within the maritime maintenance industry. ## Notice CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) operates a fleet which currently consists of 36 ferries on the West Coast of Scotland and there will be an increase in our fleet within the next few years. To enable our ferries to provide an everyday life-line service they must be maintained to meet legislative requirements verified by stringent external bodies and codes of practice. CFL wish to implement a comprehensive Coatings Management plan across our fleet in line with the core principles of the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) Resolution. ### Lot Information Lot 1 CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) operates a fleet which currently consists of 36 ferries on the West Coast of Scotland and there will be an increase in our fleet within the next few years. To enable our ferries to provide an everyday life-line service they must be maintained to meet legislative requirements verified by stringent external bodies and codes of practice. CFL wish to implement a comprehensive Coatings Management plan across our fleet in line with the core principles of the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) Resolution. In order to facilitate this, we require the services of an Independent Marine Protective Coatings Inspection specialists organisation to conduct a whole vessel and underwater hull comprehensive and robust coating survey and reporting in line with the requirements recommended within IACS Rec 87 - Guidelines for Coating Maintenance & Repairs for Ballast Tanks and Combined Cargo/Ballast Tanks On Oil Tankers and IMO MCS.1 Circ 1330- Guidelines For Maintenance And Repair Of Protective Coatings and is extend to all compartment types and not only SWBTs as defined within the aforementioned standards and circulars. CFL vessels operate on the west coast of Scotland and are maintained in shipyards throughout the UK, therefore the supplier must be prepared to travel to provide the service required. Renewal: Optional extension of up to 24 months available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561317 | | 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 | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | in 2 or 4 years depending on optional extension agreement. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED | | Locality | GOUROCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA19 1QP | | 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 West | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71353000 - Surface surveying services - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 79311000 - Survey services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561317 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561317 Coating Condition Surveys - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) operates a fleet which currently consists of 36 ferries on the West Coast of Scotland and there will be an increase in our fleet within the next few years. To enable our ferries to provide an everyday life-line service they must be maintained to meet legislative requirements verified by stringent external bodies and codes of practice. CFL wish to implement a comprehensive Coatings Management plan across our fleet in line with the core principles of the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) Resolution. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.calmac.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835287 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000835287. 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