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Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) is inviting bids for an active tender titled "IT Managed Services," focused on the delivery of a comprehensive suite of IT services. This opportunity falls within the services industry category and the majority of services are to be delivered in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, UK. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the open procedure being utilised. Key dates include a submission deadline on 24th August 2026, with electronic submissions required. The contract period is set for 1440 days, with potential renewals for up to four additional years.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector to expand their operations by becoming the sole supplier responsible for maintenance, reporting, and the development of IT software services for CMAL. Companies with expertise in managing comprehensive IT service packages and strong skills and resources will be particularly well-suited to compete. This contract allows for extensions, indicating long-term collaboration potential and revenue growth for the successful applicant. Additionally, the inclusion of electronic ordering, payment, and invoicing highlights the efficiency expected in executing the contract, making it attractive for businesses adept in digital service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IT Managed Services

Notice Description

CMAL require a sole supplier to manage and be responsible for the delivery of a variety of services including but not limited to maintenance, reporting and development of CMAL's IT software services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAL require a sole supplier to manage and be responsible for the delivery of a variety of services including but not limited to maintenance, reporting and development of CMAL's IT software services.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to purchase additional requirements from this contract.

Renewal: There will be a provision for CMAL to extend the contract, at its sole discretion, by up to four (4) periods of one (1) year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822162
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560495
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30211300 - Computer platforms

30211400 - Computer configurations

31712111 - Phone cards

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

51611100 - Hardware installation services

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

72417000 - Internet domain names

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Six months prior to end of contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5EQ
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 East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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