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​​Examination, testing and certification of lifting equipment, associated lifting accessories and cargo securing arrangements​

CalMac Ferries Limited · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 02:51.

Opportunity overview

​​Examination, testing and certification of lifting equipment, associated lifting accessories and cargo securing arrangements​

Classification

  • CPV50750000 — Lift-maintenance services

Lots

  • ​​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 is seeking to award a contract to a supplier who has the capability to ensure lifting equipment, lifting accessories and cargo securing arrangements within the fleet are inspected, tested and certified to ensure safety and operational reliability. ​​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. ​​​​The strategic objective is firstly to have formal Contract with single supplier to provide: ​- Annual inspection of all lifting equipment and accessories. ​- Five (5) year thorough examination and testing of all lifting equipment and accessories. ​- Inspection and testing of cargo securing arrangements. ​- Maintain lifting equipment register and tagging system. - ​Maintain cargo securing equipment register. ​- Disposal of condemned equipment. ​​​- Offer best value for money. Please note it is a mandatory requirement bidder has similar previous experience, good knowledge of CFL’s locations and LEEA qualified engineers, and certified in LOLER inspection and testing and able to meet all the requirements detailed in Section III.1.3 Technical & Professional Ability of this Contract Notice.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-066310
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
50750000
Description
Lift-maintenance services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Minimum required turnover per year: 100,000 GBP per year. Bidder should provide its “general” and "specific" yearly turnover. The bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: Professional Risk Indemnity: 5,000,000 GBP Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5,000,000 GBP Public Liability: 5,000,000 GBP Product Liability: 5,000,000 GBP

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
​Each item of lifting equipment and associated lifting accessories identified must be subject to thorough examination, as laid down in the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations and certificate issued confirming status. This certificate should be in the format illustrated in Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers 2025, Annex 19.1. Applicable Marine guidance MGN 331 MGN 332 MGN 533 MGN 560 MGN 621 MGN 636 Regulatory requirements All works completed in compliance of the following regulations The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2025 IMO MSC.1/Circ.1331 Certification requirements Servicing personnel must be suitably qualified to carry out the specified works LEEA qualified engineers Certified in LOLER inspection and testing CFL will request proof of any of the above mentioned certification

Applies To

supplier

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
7 Apr 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Expected award period

Starts
7 Apr 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
7 Apr 2026, 12:00

Contract terms

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

Recurrence

Description
24 or 48 months depending on optional extension period.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
​​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 is seeking to award a contract to a supplier who has the capability to ensure lifting equipment, lifting accessories and cargo securing arrangements within the fleet are inspected, tested and certified to ensure safety and operational reliability. ​​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. ​​​​The strategic objective is firstly to have formal Contract with single supplier to provide: ​- Annual inspection of all lifting equipment and accessories. ​- Five (5) year thorough examination and testing of all lifting equipment and accessories. ​- Inspection and testing of cargo securing arrangements. ​- Maintain lifting equipment register and tagging system. - ​Maintain cargo securing equipment register. ​- Disposal of condemned equipment. ​​​- Offer best value for money. Please note it is a mandatory requirement bidder has similar previous experience, good knowledge of CFL’s locations and LEEA qualified engineers, and certified in LOLER inspection and testing and able to meet all the requirements detailed in Section III.1.3 Technical & Professional Ability of this Contract Notice.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

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

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Up to 24 month optional extension.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50750000
Description
Lift-maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
West Coast of Scotland plus associated drydocking yards used by CFL (detailed in Specification of Requirement).

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
Alison Ure
Telephone
+44 1475650243

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 Sherriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-166970

Identifier

Legal Name
Greenock Sherriff Court

Address

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

Roles

reviewBody
mediationBody
Organisation 3
Name
Greenock Sherriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-106819

Identifier

Legal Name
Greenock Sherriff Court

Address

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

Roles

reviewContactPoint

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. 019931-2026tender ·