The existing State aid granted to Cowal Ferries Ltd with regard to the operation of the Gourock-Dunoon route is compatible with Article 86(2) of the Treaty, subject to the acceptance, by the United Kingdom, to implement the appropriate measures in accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999.
In particular, the United Kingdom shall initiate the procedures required for launching a public tender for the Gourock-Dunoon route before 31 December 2009. The subsequent public service contract must commence before 30 June 2011.