Section one: Contracting authority/entity
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.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Harbour Authority & Asset Owner
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Financial Analysis
Reference number
CMAL0336a
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
CMAL requires an experienced company to provide in-depth financial analysis to support the selection process of tenders for the design and build of new vessels.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CMAL intends to award a contract to BDO LLP for the provision of financial analysis of candidates applying to be Invited to Tender for the design and build of 2 freight-flex vessels.
The scope of work will include in-depth analysis of the corporate structure, financial information, track record, budget and order book, and corporate governance of each candidate and BDO will prepare a summary report to support CMAL's assessment of each candidate.
The value of the contract shown in this notice is an estimate and the final value will be dependant on the number of candidates that are assessed.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
CMAL may extend the scope of this contract to include similar analysis on subsequent tenders for new vessels.
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
BDO has a specialist team who have knowledge of the shipbuilding industry and can apply this expertise to assist CMAL in their assessment of candidates within the timescale required.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
CMAL0336a
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £120,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:800957)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Greenock Sheriff Court
1 Nelson Street
Greenock
PA15 1TR
Telephone
+44 475787073
Country
United Kingdom