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Starlink Data Pooling

CalMac Ferries Limited

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28 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited has initiated an open tender process titled "Starlink Data Pooling" under the services industry category. The procurement aims to select a Starlink provider to scale and install Starlink services across their maritime and shore-side network, along with a flexible shared data pool managed via a user-friendly portal. This portal is expected to integrate seamlessly with CalMac Ferries' systems and support configurations for ferry routes in areas with 4G and 5G blackspots. The total estimated value of this contract is GBP 432,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an electronic submission deadline set for 31st March 2025. The addresses for service delivery include the UK and the wider UK regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in telecommunications, network services, and IT solutions, particularly those with capabilities in Starlink installations and data management systems. Companies with robust experience in handling high-volume data, ensuring service continuity, and integrating advanced network solutions within existing infrastructures will find this opportunity aligned with their services. The procurement process will evaluate submissions on a combination of quality and cost, focusing on the bidder's ability to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure data services. Businesses that meet the economic and technical selection criteria, including demonstrated past performance and financial stability, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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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-r6ebe6-0000791716
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524888
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524888
    Starlink Data Pooling - 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.

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