Award

Secure Data Connection

EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 May 2018 at 00:00

Tender

27 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd, located at Old Academy Business Centre, Back Road, Stromness, Orkney, has initiated a tender process titled "Secure Data Connection," aimed at providing a private, secure high-speed data connection from Stromness to London. This procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 5th January 2018 at 12:00. Interested bidders should be aware that the award period commences shortly after the submission deadline. This opportunity is linked to the FORESEA project, which supports testing of sub-sea equipment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and data services, particularly those capable of delivering high-speed connectivity solutions. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their technical know-how and capacity to meet stringent secure data handling requirements. With the project being associated with EU-funded initiatives, companies with experience in similar public contracts and a focus on innovation within the marine energy sector may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Secure Data Connection

Notice Description

The objective is to appoint a contractor to provide a private secure high-speed data connection from Stromness to London.

Lot Information

Lot 1

EMEC require to appoint a contractor to provide a private secure high-speed data connection from Stromness to London. This need has arisen as a result of a FORESEA application for support to test sub-sea equipment at EMEC's Billia Croo Wave site.

Renewal: Option for renewal of line rental

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000519964
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318973
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32561000 - Fibre-optic connections

32582000 - Data carriers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
itt@emec.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856852060

Buyer Location

Locality
ORKNEY
Postcode
KW16 3AW
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Stromness and South Isles
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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