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Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract “Freight Flex” Ro-Pax Vessels

Detailed design and build of two Freight Flex Ro-Pax vessels intended for Northern Isles ferry routes. The scope covers the full engineering, design, and shipyard construction process for these specific vessel types. Delivery and acceptance will occur at the successful bidder's shipyard facility.

Awarded value
£175m
As published
Published
4 June 2025
Contract length
40 months
Ends 24 July 2029

What the contract covers

Detailed design and build contract

Detailed design and construction of large-scale passenger and freight Ro-Pax ferry vessels for maritime transport operations.

  • Detailed design and build of two passenger and freight vessels to operate on the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Detailed design and build contract
Contract dates
24 March 2026 to 24 July 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Supplies
CPV codes
34500000, 34510000, 34512000, 34512100

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Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd.
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd

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Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd.

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/955269/shipyard-detailed-design-and-build-contract-freight-flex-ro-pax-vessels
Buyer reference
CMAL0336
Last checked
5 November 2026

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract “Freight Flex” Ro-Pax Vessels. Contract award, 4 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/955269/shipyard-detailed-design-and-build-contract-freight-flex-ro-pax-vessels (accessed 5 November 2026).