Tender

Marine Grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Upgrades

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited, located in Gourock, UK, is seeking to award a contract for the supply of 37 Marine Grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, under an open procurement procedure. This contract, titled "Marine Grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Upgrades," falls within the 'goods' category, specifically targeting the ferry operator industry in the UK region. The tender is currently active, with an end date for submissions set for 10th March 2026 at noon. The procurement process is managed electronically, requiring digital submissions via the provided platform link. Additionally, the contract details that the units must be rack mountable, with further specifications available in the tender documentation. Key deadlines include a bid opening date, also scheduled for 10th March 2026 at noon, followed by an immediate award period commencement.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers in the marine technology sector, specifically those capable of delivering high-specification UPS systems. Companies specialising in electrical components for marine applications, particularly those with experience in rackmount units, would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their business footprint. Furthermore, companies with established economic standing and capacity to meet insurance cover requirements, such as employer's and product liability coverage, are best positioned to compete. This contract, with a total estimated value of £100,000, might also appeal to businesses looking to solidify their reputation with a large-scale public organisation. The absence of renewal options and a concise contract period of 30 days imply a focused project with a clear delivery timeline, suitable for businesses seeking rapid contract fulfilment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Upgrades

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of 37 Marine Grade UPS units as a one-off purchase Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of 37 Marine Grade UPS units as a one-off purchase Agreement. The units must be rack mountable with a rack size not exceeding 3U. Full Specification can be found in the Tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822471
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548923
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20264 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Garth Stokes
Contact Email
garth.stokes@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475650230

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

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