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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE DUNOON – INVERCLYDE FERRY SERVICE

Cowal Gourock Transport Link · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:55.

Opportunity overview

DUNOON – INVERCLYDE FERRY SERVICE

Classification

  • CPV60610000 — Ferry transport services

Lots

  • The Buyer is looking for one or more Suppliers to deliver the following aims: High frequency, year-round competitively priced ferry service between Dunoon and Inverclyde. The service is envisaged as operating with a minimum of two vessels with provision for a backup vessel. However the buyer is willing to consider other options that align with the desired outcome. Repairs, insurance, and maintenance of the Linkspan at Dunoon. Connection with Scotrail Trains into Glasgow and bus services to other areas served by Bus Services from Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Operation of the Strathclyde Passenger Transport concessionary fares scheme. The Cowal Peninsula entitles the elderly and disabled to receive reduced ferry fares with a Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Ferry Card. There is no Road Equivalent Tarif for vehicles as yet, though this may be introduced at some point by the government. Additional information: See attached Expression of Interest documentValue 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
CGTLink 01
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Communication

Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026, 00:00

Classification

Id
60610000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ferry transport services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Description
The Buyer is looking for one or more Suppliers to deliver the following aims: High frequency, year-round competitively priced ferry service between Dunoon and Inverclyde. The service is envisaged as operating with a minimum of two vessels with provision for a backup vessel. However the buyer is willing to consider other options that align with the desired outcome. Repairs, insurance, and maintenance of the Linkspan at Dunoon. Connection with Scotrail Trains into Glasgow and bus services to other areas served by Bus Services from Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Operation of the Strathclyde Passenger Transport concessionary fares scheme. The Cowal Peninsula entitles the elderly and disabled to receive reduced ferry fares with a Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Ferry Card. There is no Road Equivalent Tarif for vehicles as yet, though this may be introduced at some point by the government. Additional information: See attached Expression of Interest document

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Cowal Peninsual / Inverclyde

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM63

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60610000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ferry transport services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-160075
Name
Cowal Gourock Transport Link

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Dunoon
Postal Code
PA23 7HH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
c/o Dunoon Community Council, Queens Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
06
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Housing and community amenities

Identifier

Legal Name
Cowal Gourock Transport Link

Contact

Name
DAVID CLOUGH
Telephone
+44 7761355644

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Dunoon · UK · PA23 7HH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM63
  • Delivery location · UKM83

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-059589-2025-09-08T10:22:01+01:00compiled ·