Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility)
Municipal Buildings, Fore Street
Port Glasgow
PA14 5EQ
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure
Reference number
CMAL0319
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Stakeholder and supplier engagement to obtain feedback that will influence potential future procurements for Engineering and associated technical consultancy services, construction works and infrastructure including machinery and maintenance in a marine environment. Locations include the Western Isles, Highlands, Argyle and Bute, the West of Scotland and the Clyde Estuary.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction
- 71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction
- 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 45262400 - Structural steel erection work
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Ports and Harbours operated by Clyde and Hebridean Ferry Services (CHFS). This network takes in the Western Isles, Highlands, Argyle & Bute, the West of Scotland and the Clyde Estuary.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CMAL wish to engage with the market to gain an understanding of interest from organisations & stakeholders for the following: - ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES - Through talking to the market, CMAL will assess the options for procuring services to establish the best approaches for CMAL, stakeholders and suppliers - CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND MACHINERY IN A MARINE ENVIRONMENT - Stakeholder engagement is requested from interested parties not limited to organisations including Consultants, Contractors, SME's including Micro, Supported Businesses, Third Sector, Councils, Community Liaison Officers, Communities & Environmental Groups for the purposes of Community Benefits and Environment - the list is not exhaustive. Surveys are available on our website https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YT7QssubjUqqcaDHS0unsIfWQiAcS4VAq4q2Am9pjGxUM0RYS1dXV1A1VUZSTEU2OEVaSkFTMzhSUC4u (copy and paste link to browser), alternatively survey can be accessed via a QR code in the attached slides. Please join us at one of our upcoming in person events at the following locations:
- Supplier Development Programme Meet the Buyer Event at Aberdeen Music Hall - 10th September 2025 Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/ - Stornoway Town Hall - Wednesday 17 September Book via this link https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1937/
- Gourock Gamble Hall - Tuesday 23 September Book via this link
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1938/ Corran Halls, Oban - Monday 29 September Book via this link
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/market-engagement-drop-in-caledonian-maritime-assets-ltd-supplier-development-programme-1939/ The engagement strategy can be found https://cmal.scot/pises This PIN will also be advertised by the Supplier Development Programme Scotland https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ who offer free resources for SMEs including Micro. To access any of the links please copy and paste them into your browser.
two.2.14) Additional information
COMMUNITY BENEFITS Info can be found http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/13140629/0 &
https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-community-benefits-public-procurement-guidance-note/pages/1/ (copy & paste in browser). CMAL also wish to engage with groups who have environmental considerations to obtain feedback that will influence future potential procurements.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 October 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
WHY ENGAGE WITH CMAL
- We want to understand what we can do to help you when bidding for future Port Infrastructure work - We are developing a new strategy for procurement of future works & services and are keen to get your input on how we can make that work for you - To understand any potential barriers you may have to working with us - We want to hear what services you can offer - Help us understand how we can provide more sustainable & cost effective solutions - To provide an open forum for you to connect with CMAL staff and hear about upcoming opportunities in an informal environment of the drop in sessions - We want to understand the needs of local communities and work with them to develop opportunities and improvements
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808590.
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