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Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments

CalMac Ferries Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:00.

Opportunity overview

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is looking to appoint a minimum of one supplier(s) to undertake all oversized and specialist courier services within the UK.

Classification

  • CPV64121000 — Multi-modal courier services

Lots

  • The supplier(s) must provide a guaranteed end-to-end freight forwarding service for all CalMac oversized and specialist domestic shipments. This must include status updates for orders in transit and explanations and/or mitigations for any unavoidable delays. The successful supplier(s) must provide a range of different transport options along with timed delivery options. The successful supplier(s) must have capacity to handle oversized and specialist freight, their transport vehicles must be equipped with suitable cranage equipment or additional cranage must provided by the supplier due to operating ports being unequipped to unload goods. The supplier must also have the ability to tow equipment. Examples of items (but not limited to): - 20-foot container - Large spare parts / pallets of spares - Engines - Hydraulic cylinders - Voith propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Schottel propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Rescue/lifeboats.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04cffe
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
This requirement will be re-tendered 6 months prior to the expiry of this Agreement.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
2

Second Stage

Invitation Date
28 Feb 2025, 00:00
Successive Reduction
Yes
No Negotiation Necessary
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
17 Feb 2025, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
64121000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multi-modal courier services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
The relevant selection criteria can be found in the SPD module of this Procurement Exercise on the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The supplier(s) must provide a guaranteed end-to-end freight forwarding service for all CalMac oversized and specialist domestic shipments. This must include status updates for orders in transit and explanations and/or mitigations for any unavoidable delays. The successful supplier(s) must provide a range of different transport options along with timed delivery options. The successful supplier(s) must have capacity to handle oversized and specialist freight, their transport vehicles must be equipped with suitable cranage equipment or additional cranage must provided by the supplier due to operating ports being unequipped to unload goods. The supplier must also have the ability to tow equipment. Examples of items (but not limited to): - 20-foot container - Large spare parts / pallets of spares - Engines - Hydraulic cylinders - Voith propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Schottel propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Rescue/lifeboats.

Renewal

Description
Upon completion of the initial 24 months, the authority may extend by up to an additional 24 months.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3
Minimum Candidates
3

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
64121000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multi-modal courier services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-6996
Name
CalMac Ferries Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Gourock
Postal Code
PA19 1QP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Ferry Terminal

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Ferry Operator

Identifier

Legal Name
CalMac Ferries Limited

Contact

Name
Ruairidh M. Black
Telephone
+44 7974884681
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-88897
Name
Greenock Sherift Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Greenock
Postal Code
PA15 1TR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Nelson Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Greenock Sherift Court

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Gourock · UKM · PA19 1QP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04cffe-2025-01-14T15:58:35Zcompiled ·