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Starlink Data Pooling

CalMac Ferries Limited

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28 Feb 2025 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Starlink Data Pooling," with the goal of collaborating with a provider to scale and install additional Starlink services across their network. This ITT (Invitation to Tender) exercise, managed using the PCS-Tender platform, is focused on internet service provision under the industry category of "Internet service providers ISP." The procurement covers locations in the UK, particularly maritime and shore-side areas with 4G and 5G blackspots. The total value for this service is £432,000, with submissions due by 31st March 2025, and the contract period lasting 360 days, potentially extendable by two 12-month periods. The procurement method is open procedure, and the detailed requirements ensure compliance with various economic, technical, and security standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in large-scale data services, network installation, and management. Companies with a proven track record in handling scalable IT solutions in the maritime industry and those capable of delivering high-availability data services will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the focus on integrating a seamless management portal and ensuring data integrity highlights opportunities for businesses offering advanced system architecture and robust security measures. With stringent criteria for economic stability and technical expertise, businesses that can demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in data pooling, network integration, and maintenance will find this tender beneficial for showcasing their competencies and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Starlink Data Pooling

Notice Description

CFL aims to collaborate with a Starlink provider capable of scaling and installing additional Starlink services across the network, both maritime and shore-side, at times convenient for CFL. Additionally, we seek a flexible shared data pool across the CFL estate, with control managed by CFL through a user-friendly management portal. The portal should integrate seamlessly with our systems and be configurable to deploy Starlink as needed, such as ferry routes in areas with 4G and 5G blackspots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CFL aims to collaborate with a Starlink provider capable of scaling and installing additional Starlink services across the network, both maritime and shore-side, at times convenient for CFL. Additionally, we seek a flexible shared data pool across the CFL estate, with control managed by CFL through a user-friendly management portal. The portal should integrate seamlessly with our systems and be configurable to deploy Starlink as needed, such as ferry routes in areas with 4G and 5G blackspots.

Renewal: 2 X 12 MONTHS EXTENSIION OPTION

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e895
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007504-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

72300000 - Data services

72318000 - Data transmission services

72319000 - Data supply services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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