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Published 16 Jan 2024, 11:22 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and Delivery of Marine Gas Oil

Official notice

Authority: CalMac Ferries Limited

Framework agreement31 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£71,790,834initial estimate £116,870,108 · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 19 Sept 2025
Lots 31see the lot list below

What is being bought31 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

CalMac Ferries Ltd is seeking to enter into a contractual arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) for the Supply and Delivery of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217 2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME. This supply is required at various locations/vessels as detailed in the Lots for this requirement.

  • Recurrence: 24 month or 36 months from agreement start date depending on framework agreement term plus any extensions

CPV: Fuel oils · Fuels · Gas oils · Ship refuelling services

Lots and requirements (31)Procurement structure

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Showing the first 25 of 31 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 31 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot.

Lot #1Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217 2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to StornowayRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217 2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Stornoway

Delivery: Scotland · Stornoway
Extensions: Extension option of 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to OtternishRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Otternish

Delivery: Scotland · Otternish
Extensions: This contract includes provision for 1 x 12 month extensionSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Aird MhorRenewal

Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Aird Mhor

Delivery: Scotland · AirdMhor
Extensions: This contract allows for extension for 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217 2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to SconserRenewal

Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Sconser

Delivery: Scotland · Sconser
Extensions: This contract contains provision for a further 1 x 12 month extensionSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to UigRenewal

Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Uig

Delivery: Scotland · Uig
Extensions: This contract contains provision for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to ColintraiveRenewal

Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Colintraive

Delivery: Scotland · Colintraive
Extensions: This contract contains provision for a further extension of 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Lochranza, ArranRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Lochranza, Arran

Delivery: Scotland · Lochranza, Arran
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension periods of 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to TayinloanRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Tayinloan

Delivery: Scotland · Tayinloan
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension periods of 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to FionnphortRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Fionnphort

Delivery: Scotland · Fionnphort
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension periods of 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to TobermoryRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Tobermory

Delivery: Scotland · Tobermory
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension of a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to LochalineRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Lochaline

Delivery: Scotland · Lochaline
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension of a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Tarbert, ArgyllRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Tarbert, Argyll

Delivery: Scotland · Tarbert, Argyll
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension periods of a further 1 x 12 monthSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to KennacraigRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Kennacraig

Delivery: Scotland · Kennacraig
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension of a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to ObanRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Oban.

Delivery: Scotland · Oban
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to MallaigRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Mallaig

Delivery: Scotland · Mallaig
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #16Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to ArdrossanRenewal

Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Ardrossan

Delivery: Scotland · Ardrossan
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #17Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to LargsRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Largs

Delivery: Scotland · Largs
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #18Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Wemyss BayRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Wemyss Bay

Delivery: Scotland · Wemyss Bay
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #19Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to GourockRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Gourock

Delivery: Scotland · Gourock
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #20Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to LochmaddyRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Lochmaddy

Delivery: Scotland · Lochmaddy
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #21Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to LochboisdaleRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Lochboisdale

Delivery: Scotland · Lochboisdale
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #22Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217 2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Tarbert, Harris.Renewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217 2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Tarbert, Harris.

Delivery: Scotland · Tarbert, Harris
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension periods of 1 x 12 month periodSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #23Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Ardmaleish, ButeRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Ardmaleish, Bute

Delivery: Scotland · Ardmaleish, Bute
Extensions: This contract contains provision for a further extension period of 1 x 12 monthSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #24Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to James Watt Dock, GreenockRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to James Watt Dock, Greenock

Delivery: Scotland · James Watt Dock, Greenock
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further period of 1 x 12 monthSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #25Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to TroonRenewal

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Troon

Delivery: Scotland · Troon
Extensions: This contract contains provision for extension for a further period of 1 x 12 monthSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
1 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217 2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Stornoway20%80%
10 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Tobermory20%80%
11 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Lochaline20%80%
12 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Tarbert, Argyll20%80%
13 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Kennacraig20%80%
14 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Oban20%80%
15 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Mallaig20%80%
16 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Ardrossan20%80%
17 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Largs20%80%
18 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Wemyss Bay20%80%
19 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Gourock20%80%
2 · Supply of Marine Gas Oil to ISO8217:2017 Class DMA plus 0.1% Maximum Sulphur and “de minimis” FAME to Otternish20%80%

19 more lots publish their own split on the notice.

Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Economic Operators will be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 on the basis of the information provided within the Single Procurement Document (SPD)

  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to these statements when completing section 4B of the SPD (Scotland)

    Statement for 4B1 - The bidders must provide their ("general") yearly turnover for the latest 3 financial years

    Statement for 4B2 - The bidders must provide their ("specific") yearly turnover for the latest 3 financial years

    Statement for 4B4- Bidders must demonstrate a return on Capital Employed at a ratio of greater than zero

    Ratio will be calculated as follows; net profit after tax divided by net assets (total assets less current liabilities)

    Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of greater than 1

    Current ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities

    There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing

    Statement for 4B.5.1-3

    It is a requirement of this framework agreement that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded agreement, the types of insurance indicated below;

    Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP, each and every claim.

    Public Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP, per event with no annual aggregate. There must be no marine exclusions in the policy.

    Product Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP, there must be no marine exclusions and a completed operations extension.

    Professional Indemnity Insurance = 10 million GBP each and every claim

    The bidder should purchase any other insurance cover …

Successive reduction
Candidates will be reduced successively across stages
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 80 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 8 points.
  • “Supply and Delivery of Marine Gas Oil” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement

Yes · 24 month or 36 months from agreement start date depending on framework agreement term plus any extensions

First published
16 Jan 2024, 11:22 GMT
Last source update
20 Aug 2025, 11:46 BST
Award evaluation window
19 Sept 2025 – …
Authority reference
CSOP25-604
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-050111
Classification (CPV)
Fuel oilsFuelsGas oilsShip refuelling services
Delivery area
North West (UKD74)Scotland (UKM5)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042d79 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Performance terms

Tenderers must pass the minimum standards of the SPD (Scotland) Part 3 and Part 4, where applicable, will be scored on a pass/fail basis

Publisher note: Please note the following has been removed from SPD: 2A Official Lists; 4A Service Contracts; 4C Works; 4E Global; 5 Reduction of the number of qualified candidates Please note it is a MANDATORY requirement that you are a registered with MCA as a Local Fuel Oil Supplier, fully compliant with MARPOL Annex I and Annex VI regulations and any subsequent amendment to this regulation and any EU Directive regarding fuel that is incorporated into UK Legislation or member states within the EU. It is a MANDATORY requirement that you have previous experience in delivering MGO to operations similar to CalMac's requirement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29965. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: A Community Benefit (CB) Clause has not been included in the tender documents as such a clause is considered not to be relative and/or proportionate to the nature of the supply and service required. (SC Ref:807614)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Mar 2024 → 19 Sept 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Invitations to tender expected
    1 Mar 2024
  2. Notice published
    20 Aug 2025, 11:46 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Bids opened
    19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Aug 2025
  1. Published value updated to £71,790,834
    20 Aug 2025, 11:46 BST
    was £116,870,108
  2. Procurement method changed
    20 Aug 2025, 11:46 BST
  3. Deadline moved to 19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
    20 Aug 2025, 11:46 BST
    +581 days · was 16 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

CalMac Ferries Limited

Contracting authorityFerry Operator - TransportFerry Operator - Transport Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Scotland, PA19 1QPContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Court HouseReview body GreenockContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria