Coating Condition Surveys

What this is

CalMac Ferries Ltd seeks a contractor to conduct comprehensive coating condition surveys across its fleet of 36 ferries on Scotland's West Coast, in compliance with IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) Resolution. The surveys will inform a coatings management plan to ensure ferries meet legislative and external body requirements.

Key points

• Open procedure for marine survey services (CPV 71354500) across 36-vessel ferry fleet.
• Scope: comprehensive coating condition surveys aligned with IMO PSPC Resolution standards.
• Estimated value GBP 900,000; deadline 31 August 2026 at 12:00 UK time.
• Submission via Public Tenders Scotland portal; buyer location Gourock, Scotland.
• Surveys must inform coatings management plan to meet legislative and external body requirements.
• Fleet expected to expand in coming years; ongoing maintenance critical to lifeline service.

Who can bid

Open procedure; any qualified bidder may participate.

How to submit

Submit via Public Tenders Scotland portal (https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk) by 2026-08-31 at 12:00 (UK time).

Classification

CPV 71354500 — Marine survey services 71354500 — Marine survey services71353000 — Surface surveying services71355000 — Surveying services79311000 — Survey services ScotlandScotland (West Coast)UKD72UKM