Ferguson Marine Ground Investigation Tender, Port Glasgow
Summary
Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd published a contract notice (Reference FMPG-2026-020) inviting tenders for ground investigation work to assess site conditions ahead of potential shipyard transformation. The contract has an estimated duration of 24 months with two optional 12-month extensions. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 27 May 2026 at 11:30am.
“FMPG requires various site ground investigation work to establish suitability for a potential yard transformation.”
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Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd issued a contract notice for ground investigation work (CPV 45111250) at their Port Glasgow shipyard. The tender is an open procedure with a quality/price weighting of 60/40. Contract duration is 24 months with renewal options.
Interested contractors should submit bids electronically via Public Contracts Scotland by 27 May 2026 at 11:30am. Suppliers are advised to upload documents well in advance of the closing time. Electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment will be used.
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FMPG-2026-020 Ground Investigation
- Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd F02: Contract notice
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-038230
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068c0c
Published 27 April 2026, 5:00pm
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one. Contracting authority Press escape key to exit two. Object three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information four. Procedure six. Complementary information
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Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd
Newark Works Castle Road, Castle Road
Port Glasgow
PA14 5NG
procurement@fergusonmarine.com
Telephone
+44 1475742300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30427
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Shipbuilding
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
FMPG-2026-020 Ground Investigation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
Ground investigation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
FMPG requires Ground Investigation work ahead of potential yard transformation works.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
Ground investigation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FMPG requires various site ground investigation work to establish suitability for a potential yard transformation.
Please note Appendix D will be sent separately due to the file size. Please contact procurement@fergusonmarine.com to access.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extentions will be applicable.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 May 2026
Local time
11:30am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 May 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830469.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:830469)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830469
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Greenock Sheriff Court
Greenock
Country
United Kingdom
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