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02 Sep 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the provision of comprehensive managed cyber security services. The procurement is at the tender stage, under the title "Managed Security Services," classified under IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process is based in the region of UKM, United Kingdom, and involves a competitive procedure with negotiation. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by 12:00 PM on 2nd October 2025. The contract is set to last for 720 days, with options for two 12-month extensions, and will be evaluated based on quality (30%) and price (70%). The industry category is services, and the legal basis for this procurement is the CELEX directive 32014L0024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in IT and cybersecurity services, especially those capable of offering comprehensive managed services. Companies that demonstrate strong financial ratios and hold necessary indemnity and liability cover could stand a strong chance in this competitive procedure. Additionally, businesses with expertise in electronic submission and invoicing systems will find this process well-suited for their capabilities. As the requirement spans two years with potential extensions, successful applicants can leverage this for sustained business growth and market positioning within the UK's ferry industry and beyond.

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Notice Title

Managed Security Services

Notice Description

CFL seeks to appoint a single Supplier to provide comprehensive managed cyber security services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CFL seeks to appoint a single Supplier to provide comprehensive managed cyber security services.

Renewal: Two 12-month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053052-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 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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