Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility)
Municipal Buildings, Fore Street
Port Glasgow
PA14 5EQ
Telephone
+44 1475749920
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Maritime Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessel(s)
Reference number
CMAL0244
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34500000 - Ships and boats
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The contract will be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, equipping, completion and delivery of a Ro-Pax Ferry for UK domestic waters.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34510000 - Ships
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512100 - Ferry boats
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract will be for the detailed design and build of a passenger & vehicle ferry.
The successful contractor will develop detailed designs, calculations and drawings of the vessel(s) in conjunction with the owner, the classification society, the UK flag state authority (where the ships will be registered) and any other relevant authorities, for approval.
The successful contractor will construct the vessel(s) in accordance with the approved detailed designs, calculations and drawings.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
27
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Responses to the SPD(S) will be assessed and the highest ranked bidders will be invited to Stage 2 of the process.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to purchase a 2nd vessel to the same design
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders will be required to provide a copy of their audited accounts for the past 2 years. In addition to this, bidders are required to provide:
(a) their most recent statement of turnover, profit & loss account/income statement for the current year of trading.
(b) their most recent Balance Sheet for the current year of trading.
(c) Their most recent Cash Flow Statement for the current year of trading.
(d) A letter from their bank stating their current cash and credit position.
A financial report from Dun & Bradstreet will be obtained on the bidder. Bidders shown as medium/high or high risk may be disqualified from progressing in the tender process.
Bidders financial information will be shared with a 3rd party specialist financial consultant, who will carry out financial due diligence. Bidders reported as medium/high or high risk may be disqualified from progressing in the tender process.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Bidders must include a commitment from a 1st Class international Bank that they will be able to obtain a refund guarantee for the full value of all pre-delivery instalments.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant capability and experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Minimum of 3 examples of vessels built in the past 5 years.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
CMAL will assign a full time Project Manager on the contract and assign a Site Supervision team at the shipyard to oversee the design and build of the vessel, with every step being closely monitored to ensure the delivery of a quality vessel. The CMAL site team will consist of experienced supervisors covering all major areas of the design and build of the vessel, such as steel, mechanical, outfitting, painting and electrical under the management of a Site Office Manager.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
23 July 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
30 July 2021
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
13 September 2021
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
CMAL is committed to encouraging Fair Working Practices from their Suppliers and Contractors and bidders will be expected to commit to the Fair Work First criteria, as published by the Scottish Government.
CMAL is committed to encouraging the provision of community benefits through their contracts. Community benefit requirements are defined in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 as a contractual requirement imposed by a contracting authority:
a) relating to-
(i) training and recruitment; or
(ii) availability of sub-contracting opportunities; or
b) which is otherwise intended to improve the economic, social or environmental well-being of the authority’s area in a way additional to the main purpose of the contract in which the requirement is included.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 17952. 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
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Bidders will be required to detail the community benefits they are able to offer within their response.
(SC Ref:642132)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Greenock Sheriff Court
1 Nelson Street
Greenock
PA15 1TR
Telephone
+44 1475787073
Country
United Kingdom