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Marine Engineering Support Framework

CalMac Ferries Limited · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 00:28.

Opportunity overview

Engineering Support for Project work on CalMac Vessels

Classification

  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
  • CPV71336000 — Engineering support services
  • CPV71354500 — Marine survey services
  • CPV73112000 — Marine research services

Lots

  • CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a framework for Engineering Support to assist on technical projects when required. This shall include detailed vessel surveys to support design and engineering activities.£300k

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
62662/FMRE25-006
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
71354500
Description
Marine survey services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Details in tender pack.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents. Based on the latest set of published accounts, bidders will be required to provide the following Financial ratios: 1- Return on Capital Employed: must be at a ratio greater than “0” 2- Acid Test (Current Ratio): Current Ratio must be greater than “1” 3- Gearing: Gearing must be a figure of less than 100% 4- Interest Coverage: Interest Coverage must be a figure of 2 or above
Minimum
Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance: 500,000 GBP Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 2M GBP

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
Minimum
It is expected that: Engineer level - a resource suitably qualified and experienced to provide Engineering Services to the satisfaction of Class/Flag. This is expected to be an individual with over 5 years’ experience in a similar role in the marine industry, qualified to degree level, a member of a recognised institution (IMarEST for example) leading to chartership. A lesser qualified individual who has 15 plus years of experience and an HNC/HND qualification in the appropriate Engineering Standard. Designer level - a resource suitably qualified to produce designs/drawings to a suitable level and clarity to allow approval by Class/Flag. This is expected to be an individual with over 5 years’ experience in a similar role in the marine industry, qualified to HNC/HND qualification in this discipline.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Information in tender pack.
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
9 Mar 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Expected award period

Starts
9 Mar 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
9 Mar 2026, 12:00

Recurrence

Description
4 years.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a framework for Engineering Support to assist on technical projects when required. This shall include detailed vessel surveys to support design and engineering activities.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

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

Value

Amount
300,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Renewal

Description
12 Months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71354500
Description
Marine survey services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
73112000
Description
Marine research services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71336000
Description
Engineering support services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

Identifier

Legal Name
CalMac Ferries Limited

Address

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

Contact

Name
Calum Bell
Telephone
+44 1475650232

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Ferry Operator
Organisation 2
Name
Greenock Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-8734

Identifier

Legal Name
Greenock Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Greenock
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

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. 010088-2026tender ·