Supply chain

Our procurement process

We procure goods, services and works by effective use of competition whenever possible. Through our procurement actions our prime objective is to obtain best value for money. This means we consider the optimum combination of quality and whole life cost which will meet the needs of the user's requirements.

We are subject to a series of National Directives and the World Trade Organisation's Government Procurement Agreement. We promote non-discriminatory, equal and transparent competition between suppliers of goods, services or works. Our organisation is still required to advertise high value contract notices in the Official Journal of European Union (OJEU). This is now an automatic process that takes place once contract notices are uploaded to the UK wide e-notification system called “Find a Tender Service” (FTS). This allows compliance with EU procurement law that the UK is still bound to as part of the Withdrawal Agreement.

In all our dealings with suppliers, and potential suppliers, we maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality and objectivity. We pursue value for money and encourage continuous improvement and innovation to take advantage of latest developments.

The Group companies participate in collaborative procurements with other bodies when we can gain additional leverage from our expenditure, by aggregating our requirements with other organisations. This includes working with central collaborative buying organisations such as the Crown Commercial Service and Scottish Procurement.

The David MacBrayne Group companies advertise tenders on the Scottish Government's national advertising website Public Contracts Scotland.

Visit the Public Contracts Scotland website