Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility)
Municipal Buildings, Fore Street
Port Glasgow
PA14 5EQ
UK
E-mail: procurement@cmassets.co.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.cmassets.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12082
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Harbour Authority & Asset Owner
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supplier Engagement Strategy Update - Contractor & Technical Services Frameworks
Reference number: CMAL0319 & CMAL0330
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Further to stakeholder engagement events held in September 2025 and the previous PIN ID 808590 published, this PIN is to provide an update to the market of the initial outcome of the review, to notify the proposed framework structure and to gauge interest in tender participation for individual lots.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71311000
71312000
71313000
71320000
71321000
71322000
71324000
71220000
71311300
90700000
71313420
71313430
71313400
45262640
45220000
45200000
45222000
45315100
45351000
45262400
45111200
45111000
43310000
45500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
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.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further to stakeholder engagement CMAL wish to update the market on the initial outcome of the review for the following planned frameworks-
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES - 8 Lots.
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND MACHINERY IN A MARINE ENVIRONMENT - 8 Lots
Please complete the QR code survey hosted in the CMAL website https://www.cmassets.co.uk/ (copy & paste to browser) to provide your feedback in relation to the Lotting structure and to record your interest in the preferred 2 Lots within the applicable Framework that your organisation is most likely to bid for.
The Supplier Development Programme runs a range of free ‘core’ tender training, through webinars and E-learning, exclusively for Scottish-based SMEs and third sector organisations. This includes introductory modules for those with little or no experience in tendering, as well as more advanced modules for those looking to improve their tender win rate or expand into new markets. Log onto www.sdpscotland.co.uk to get started for free today.
II.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).
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
14/08/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please refer to the attached document for details of the Framework Agreement Lotting structure.
CMAL greatly appreciate responses to our survey which will be live from 1st to 17th July 2026.
Completing the survey is your chance to provide us with your thoughts and feedback in relation to the initial review, the lotting structure and to record your organisations interest in participating in bidding for a maximum number of Lots for the Framework Agreement most applicable to your organisation.
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=834023.
(SC Ref:834023)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/07/2026