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Oban 1 Linkspan, Berth and adjacent Slipway Modifications & Repairs

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) · All their open notices

What this is

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) issued a Prior Information Notice / Future Contract Opportunity to gather market intelligence for the Oban 1 linkspan, berth and adjacent slipway modifications and repairs project at Oban Ferry Terminal in Argyll and Bute. Anticipated works include dredging, shore power civils, slipway widening, replacement of the approach structure, lifting dolphins and linkspan, and replacement of fenders and bollards. The project is at outline design stage; contractors are invited to provide preconstruction support and later undertake the works. Construction is anticipated to start Winter 2028.

Key points

  • PIN / Future Contract Opportunity for Oban ferry terminal works, no tender deadline
  • Marine civils: dredging, slipway widening, linkspan and structure replacement
  • Construction anticipated to start Winter 2028

Who can bid

Contractors capable of marine port infrastructure works (dredging, slipway, linkspan, shore power) are invited to express interest by completing the attached questionnaire. No formal pre-qualification at this PIN stage.

How it is scored

Not applicable; this is market intelligence gathering ahead of a future procurement.

Money

No estimated value stated in the notice.

How to submit

Return completed questionnaire to procurement@cmassets.co.uk or as a response submission to the PIN within Public Contracts Scotland by 12 noon on 30 October 2025 (now passed).

Clarifications

Additional information from the abovementioned CMAL address; contact denise.kyle@cmassets.co.uk.

Contract period

Outline Business Case anticipated March 2026; detailed design and Full Business Case Spring 2028; construction start Winter 2028. Estimated contract notice publication 01/03/2028.

Classification

CPV 45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work 45262640 — Environmental improvement works45220000 — Engineering works and construction works45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work45222000 — Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways45315100 — Electrical engineering installation works45351000 — Mechanical engineering installation works ScotlandArgyll and ButeOban

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.