Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CalMac Ferries Limited
Ferry Terminal
Gourock
PA19 1QP
UK
Contact person: Jason Brown
Telephone: +44 1475650230
E-mail: jason.brown@calmac.co.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.calmac.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
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: Ferry and Port Operator
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Janitorial and Catering Consumables
Reference number: CSOP25-598
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39830000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
supply of janitorial and catering consumables for vessels, ports and offices
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222100
39222000
39830000
39831240
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CalMac Ferries Limited are seeking a supplier to provide janitorial and Catering Consumables to our vessel fleet, ports and offices. We are seeking innovative solutions to streamline our current product range, delivery solutions to ensure products are available in our more remote locations on time, meet all current environmental standards and safety obligations
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/08/2026
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
Caledonian MacBrayne, trading as CalMac Ferries Ltd, is in the early stages of defining the requirements for this procurement exercise.
This Prior Information Notice is intended to inform the market of our intention to undertake a procurement process and to offer interested parties an opportunity for early engagement.
A buyer presentation will be held in August 2026 via Microsoft Teams. This session will introduce suppliers to Caledonian MacBrayne and provide a high level overview of the anticipated requirements.
Following the session, interested parties will be invited to complete a pre market engagement questionnaire, which will help shape our procurement approach.
Due to the expected level of interest, Caledonian MacBrayne is unable to accommodate one to one meetings with suppliers at this stage.
To register for the presentation session, please contact:
Jason Brown – Procurement Manager
Email: Jason.Brown@calmac.co.uk
Please use the subject line: Janitorial and Catering Consumables.
In your email, include the email addresses of all attendees from your organisation.
Requests to attend the presentation should be sent no later than Monday 7 August 2026 at 1200.
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 Notice>Buyer ID CalMac Ferries Limited>Notice type Future Opportunities
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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=837242.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/07/2026