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Deadline
Expired
September 30, 2025
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
021893-2026
Value
£3,900,000,000
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
July 29, 2026
Organization
Transport Scotland
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 11, 2026

Deadline for Questions

September 23, 2025

Submission Deadline

September 30, 2025

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Budget
£3,900,000,000
Duration
Not specified
Location
Scotland
Type
Restricted Procedure

Original Tender Description

The scope of the CHFS3 Contract includes the provision of ferry and associated services on the CHFS network. The CHFS network covers the west coast of Scotland, from Campbeltown in the south to Stornoway in the north. The CHFS network is currently comprised of 30 ferry routes between harbours on the Scottish mainland and on islands in the Hebrides and Clyde Estuary. The services to be provided include but are not limited to the provision of: scheduled and unscheduled ferry services; staffing of terminals and harbour facilities; facilities for accepting reservations, issuing tickets, and other relevant documentation; marketing the operation of a common timetable, ticketing, and fares database for all routes; a website and smartphone app, seasonal timetables, a help-desk facility, and an early warning notice board for disruptions and changes due to bad weather; real-time information to passengers; the operation of variable message boards; the participation in public transport information and/or journey planning websites specified by TS; cooperation with relevant organisations and operators of other services to facilitate integrated services; the operation of a passenger recording system; the management and operation and maintenance of the vessels; additional sailings in certain circumstances; and lifeline support to the emergency services as required.

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  • Company registration in EU required
  • Proven track record in similar projects
  • Financial stability documentation

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