Provision of Commercial Diving Services

Description

CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL), operator of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service, is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operator and ship management specialist, providing essential lifeline services and logistical support to island and remote communities. CFL is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Commercial Diving Services. On successful conclusion of the procurement, the Framework Agreement shall have a single participant. Lot 1: There are two distinct areas where CFL requires Commercial Diving Services, these areas are summarised below. Full detail of the requirement can be found within the “CSSD20-026 Commercial Diving Specification” available for download along with this Contract Notice. PLANNED ATTENDANCE (INCLUDING REGULATORY INSPECTION) Ports & Harbours (Operational) Requirement: CFL utilises Commercial Diving Services to assist with the regulatory inspection and repair of certain port infrastructure assets Asset Management (Marine) Requirement: Services are required to carry out inspection, repair and maintenance work on CFL operated Vessels. Attendance is deemed to be “Planned” where CFL provides a minimum of 72 hours’ notice of the requirement. URGENT REACTIVE RESPONSE Ports & Harbours (Operational) Requirement: CFL may require services in the event of an emergency at a harbour requiring prompt attendance. Urgent Reactive Response may be required on an emergency basis to deal with a safety issue and/or allow remedial action to be executed and services (if disrupted) resumed in the shortest possible time. Asset Management (Marine) Requirement: CFL may require services in areas including but not limited to assistance with the removal of ropes, lines, fishing nets and creels from propellers, Voith and similar propulsion units. Urgent Reactive Response is typically required on an emergency basis to allow remedial action to be executed and services (if disrupted) resumed in the shortest possible time.