Tender

Managed Network Partner Service

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is actively seeking a Managed Network Partner Service, with the tender titled "Managed Network Partner Service" focusing on securing a partnership for network management in remote Corporate IT environments. The procurement is valued at £7,574,000 and falls under the services category, specifically within the CPV classification of network management services. Located in Gourock, UKM, the organisation is using a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The process is currently at the tender stage and bids must be submitted electronically via the specified portal by 6 August 2025, 12:00 (noon GMT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in managing IT infrastructure and services in remote locations, particularly within the maritime industry. Ideal candidates would be firms that specialise in network design, operations, and support, with the capacity to provide 24/7 management and monitoring. The successful bidder will gain strategic importance as a partner to CalMac Ferries, with a contract period of up to nine years including possible extensions. Businesses possessing strong technical capabilities and proven results in similar environments are well-suited to compete, especially those that can meet the specified insurance and financial criteria.

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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-r6ebe6-0000803477
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533950
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 20257 months 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
Ruairidh Black
Contact Email
ruairidh.black@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07974884681

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Post Town
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=JUL533950
    Managed Network Partner Service - 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.

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