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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Vessels Dry Docking, Slipping Services, Vessel Repair & Maintenance Services including Options for Project Work (such as Refurbishments, Modifications & Upgrades) & Emergency Dockings

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-the-provision-of-vessels-dry-docking-slipping-services-vesse-ocds-h6vhtk-0416f7). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** CalMac Ferries Limited: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Vessels Dry Docking, Slipping Services, Vessel Repair & Maintenance Services including Options for Project Work (such as Refurbishments, Modifications & Upgrades) & Emergency Dockings". Published status: active. Dynamic Market Estimate: £109,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 12 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [CalMac Ferries Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/calmac-ferries-limited-coh-sc302282)
- **Dynamic Market Estimate (lifetime call-offs):** £109,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 December 2023 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Dry-docking services, Ferry repair services, Reconditioning services of ships or boats, Repair and maintenance services of ships, Upgrading services of ships (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0416f7`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-the-provision-of-vessels-dry-docking-slipping-services-vesse-ocds-h6vhtk-0416f7#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-the-provision-of-vessels-dry-docking-slipping-services-vesse-ocds-h6vhtk-0416f7#participate

## Description
CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Vessels Dry Docking, Slipping Services, Vessel Repair and Maintenance Services including Options for Project Work such as Vessel Refurbishments, Modifications, Upgrades and Emergency Dry Dockings. A key objective of the DPS is to enable a flexible and best value for money route to market for delivery of the afore mentioned services.
The DPS will consist of two Lots (Lot 1 for Major Vessels and Lot 2 for Small Vessels) and interested parties are encouraged to apply for a place on the DPS by completing the Single Procurement Document (SPD) held within PCS Tender noting that all candidates must meet the minimum pre-selection entry criteria.
Interested parties can apply for either or both lots.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Major Vessels - Vessels Dry Docking, Slipping Services, Vessel Repair & Maintenance Services including Options for Project Work (such as Refurbishments, Modifications & Upgrades) & Emergency Dockings
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 50241100, 50241200, 50244000, 50245000, 50246100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £82,000,000
- **Description:** CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is an operating company of the David MacBrayne Group, which is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers. It operates the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract with a fleet of 35 vessels providing passenger, vehicle and freight ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Small Vessels - Vessels Dry Docking, Slipping Services, Vessel Repair & Maintenance Services including Options for Project Work (such as Refurbishments, Modifications & Upgrades) & Emergency Dockings
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 50241100, 50241200, 50244000, 50245000, 50246100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £27,000,000
- **Description:** CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is an operating company of the David MacBrayne Group, which is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers. It operates the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract with a fleet of 35 vessels providing passenger, vehicle and freight ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F033131-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-11-09T09:05:23.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T02:51:48.125Z
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