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Examination, Testing & Certification of Ships Gangways and Associated Lifting Accessories

CalMac Ferries Limited · Public body

In brief

CalMac Ferries Limited is looking for suppliers for this contract (Scotland).

The notice does not state a value.

Bids close at midday, Monday 12 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Monday 12 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 40% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1943 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

This procurement is required to ensure continued statutory compliance, maintain safe operational use of gangways and associated accessories, and provide a consistent and auditable approach to inspection and certification across the network. Failure to maintain suitable examination and certification arrangements may result in equipment being removed from service, operational disruption, increased safety risk, and potential non-compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 13 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is the size of the work right for you?The notice does not state a value; the tender documents may.
Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 12 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 September 2026Contract notice · notice 086290-2026

About the buyer

CalMac Ferries LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 086290-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.