Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility)
Municipal Buildings, Fore Street
Port Glasgow
PA14 5EQ
Contact
Procurement
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.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
Oban 1 Linkspan, Berth and adjacent Slipway Modifications & Repairs
Reference number
CMAL0351
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Contractors are invited to support market intelligence gathering in relation to CMAL's Oban 1 linkspan, berth and adjacent slipway modifications and repairs project. Interested bidders should submit their responses to the attached questionnaire no later than 12 noon on 30th October 2025 to denise.kyle@cmassets.co.uk or as a response submission to the PIN within PCS.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Oban in Argyle and Bute, Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Oban Ferry Terminal is situated in the middle of the town of Oban at the western end of the A85. It has two linkspans and a slipway, supporting the operation of ferry services to the islands of Lismore, Mull, Colonsay, Islay, Coll, Tiree, Barra and South Uist. It is the busiest port on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Network.
The project is looking to provide upgrades to the Oban 1 Linkspan and associated infrastructure as well as the adjacent slipway, as summarised in the table below.
The project is currently at outline design stage, and we are in the process of developing an Outgoing Business Case to support a preferred option and achieve funding approval to advance to detailed design and Full Business Case.
Contractors are invited to engage with the following activities for this project:
- Provide preconstruction support and work with the Client's designer and Shore power electrical integrator to ensure buildability of the preferred option
- Assist to develop construction methodologies, phasing and programme of works
- Provide input to the capital dredging and marine licence, where required
- Undertake all the works.
Interested parties are asked to complete and return the attached document, which will inform CMAL of your organisations area(s) of interest.
II.2.14) Additional information
two.2.14) Additional information
ANTICIPATED WORKS Dredging Shore Power civils Slipway Widening Replace existing approach structure lifting dolphins & linkspan. Replace fenders & bollards Potential quay wall realignment. ANTICIPATED OUTLINE DESIGN COMPLETE AND SUBMISSION OF OUTLINE BUSINESS CASE-March 2026; ANTICIPATED DETAILED DESIGN COMPLETION & SUBMISSION OF FULL BUSINESS CASE-Spring 2028;CONSTRUCTION START DATE-Winter 2028
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 May 2028
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
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=813482.
(SC Ref:813482)