Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) (Tender documents - Hulls 801 and 802) [2025] ScotIC 080_2025 (31 March 2025)

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) (Tender documents - Hulls 801 and 802) [2025] ScotIC 080_2025 (31 March 2025)

The Commissioner determined that while commercial interests are engaged, the public interest in transparency regarding the procurement process for Hulls 801 and 802 outweighs the claimed exemptions, and CMAL must disclose the tender documents.

Citation
[2025] ScotIC 080_2025
Parties
Respondent: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL); Applicant: Applicant
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
31 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
application upheld
Legal Topics
Disclosure of Tender Documents, Public Procurement Transparency
Administrative Law Freedom of Information Disclosure of Tender Documents Public Procurement Transparency

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Parties

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL)

Respondent

Applicant

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether CMAL is required to disclose tender documents relating to Hulls 801 and 802 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined that while commercial interests are engaged, the public interest in transparency regarding the procurement process for Hulls 801 and 802 outweighs the claimed exemptions, and CMAL must disclose the tender documents.

Court Disposition

application upheld

Orders

  • CMAL is ordered to disclose the tender documents relating to Hulls 801 and 802 to the applicant.