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Provision of Laundry Services on the Clyde

CalMac Ferries Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: CalMac Ferries Limited

Buyer Address: Ferry Terminal, Gourock, UKM, PA19 1QP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ryan Armour

Contact Email: Ryan.Armour@calmac.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1475650230

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
11 Nov 2025, 12:43
Deadline
16 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
98311000 - Laundry-collection services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) as a subsidiary of David MacBrayne Limited is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide comprehensive laundry services to vessels operating across the Clyde. These vessels accommodate crew members on board and therefore require a reliable and high-quality solution for the regular cleaning, laundering, and pressing of crew bedding, linen, and towels.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) as a subsidiary of David MacBrayne Limited is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide comprehensive laundry services to vessels operating across the Clyde. These vessels accommodate crew members on board and therefore require a reliable and high-quality solution for the regular cleaning, laundering, and pressing of crew bedding, linen, and towels.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

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