Closed tender

Framework Agreement for ​​Gourock and Dunoon Replacement Bus Services​

Details

Value
£600,000
Topic
Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Published
31 July 2026
Submission
31 August 2026

Tender description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is required to establish a Framework Agreement, in line with Transport Scotland requirements, for the provision of a replacement bus service. This service will be deployed in circumstances where there is a complete interruption to ferry operations, specifically when no vessels are operating on the Gourock and Dunoon routes. The Framework will ensure continuity of passenger movement during such disruptions and provide CFL with a compliant, pre‑arranged mechanism for rapid mobilisation. The preferred bus capacity should hold approximately 70 passengers, but is not limited to this number. Lot 1: Framework Agreement for ​​Gourock Replacement Bus Services​ CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is required to establish a Framework Agreement, in line with Transport Scotland requirements, for the provision of a replacement bus service. This service will be deployed in circumstances where there is a complete interruption to ferry operations, specifically when no vessels are operating on the Gourock and Dunoon routes. The Framework will ensure continuity of passenger movement during such disruptions and provide CFL with a compliant, pre‑arranged mechanism for rapid mobilisation. The preferred bus capacity should hold approximately 70 passengers, but is not limited to this number. Lot 2: Framework Agreement for ​​Dunoon Replacement Bus Services​ CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is required to establish a Framework Agreement, in line with Transport Scotland requirements, for the provision of a replacement bus service. This service will be deployed in circumstances where there is a complete interruption to ferry operations, specifically when no vessels are operating on the Gourock and Dunoon routes. The Framework will ensure continuity of passenger movement during such disruptions and provide CFL with a compliant, pre‑arranged mechanism for rapid mobilisation. The preferred bus capacity should hold approximately 70 passengers, but is not limited to this number.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published31 July 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date31 August 2026

About the buyer

CalMac Ferries Ltd operates the Clyde and Hebrides ferry services, and buys as a local organisation owned by Scottish Ministers through David MacBrayne Ltd. Procurement for the David MacBrayne Group, including CalMac, is led by a Head of Procurement. That role reports to the Group Finance Director. Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd owns the vessels and piers that CalMac leases. The stated aim of group procurement is best value for money.

Over the past 5 years, most of CalMac Ferries Ltd's contract awards have been in fuel and energy, IT services and electrical equipment and lighting.

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