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Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to establish a Managed Network Partner Service through a selective procurement process. The project aims to secure a partnership with an organisation experienced in corporate IT environments and delivery of services to remote locations. The main industry category is wide area network services, and the location for the service is in the UK, under the CPV code 72720000. As of 4 July 2025, the tender process is in the 'active' stage. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 12:00 PM on 6 August 2025. The procurement method in use is a competitive procedure with negotiation, with an invitation to the second stage of procurement expected on 22 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network design, build, and operations, especially those capable of providing continuous support for critical infrastructure in remote locations. It is particularly appealing to firms with experience in corporate IT settings seeking to expand their portfolio by partnering on long-term strategic projects. The contract, valued at £7,574,000, spans an initial term of five years with the possibility of extension for up to an additional 48 months. Companies that can offer both technical excellence and competitive pricing stand to benefit, provided they meet the stringent technical and financial selection criteria, including specified insurance coverage and experience requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Managed Network Partner Service

Notice Description

This Tender defines the requirements for a Managed Network Partner Service for CalMac Ferries Ltd, aimed at securing a partnership with an organisation experienced in Corporate IT environments and providing service to remote locations. The service will include network design, build and operations to ensure continuous management, monitoring and field support of the critical infrastructure supporting business operations and customer connectivity at ports, offices, and vessels which operates 24x7x365.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Tender defines the requirements for a Managed Network Partner Service for CalMac Ferries Ltd, aimed at securing a partnership with an organisation experienced in Corporate IT environments and providing service to remote locations. The service will include network design, build and operations to ensure continuous management, monitoring and field support of the critical infrastructure supporting business operations and customer connectivity at ports, offices, and vessels which operates 24x7x365.

Renewal: The initial term will be 5 years, there will then be the option to extend by up to an additional 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037384-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

64213000 - Shared-business telephone network services

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72511000 - Network management software services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,574,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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