Tender

Marine Grade UPS Upgrades

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited, located in Gourock, UK, has initiated a public procurement process for a project titled "Marine Grade UPS Upgrades." This tender, with an ID of JUN557773, is at the tender stage and involves the supply of 34 Marine Grade UPS units as a one-off purchase agreement. The industry category for this tender aligns with goods procurement, and the geographic focus is UKM8. Interested suppliers have until 13th July 2026 at 12:00 PM to submit their proposals electronically, as outlined in the tender documentation. The total value of the contract is estimated at £125,000, and the contract will begin immediately after the bid opening on the same date.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in uninterrupted power supplies, to expand their client base by securing a contract with a reputable organisation like CalMac Ferries Limited. Ideal candidates for this opportunity would include firms capable of delivering high-quality marine-grade units that meet specific technical specifications, such as size and power ratings. The procurement adopts an open procedure, offering a straightforward participation process to businesses with an appropriate economic stature and technical capability, as highlighted by the selection criteria that require evidence of liability coverage and turnover history. Businesses looking to collaborate with CalMac can leverage this project to build new capabilities and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Grade UPS Upgrades

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of 34 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of 34 Marine Grade UPS units as a one-off purchase Agreement. The units must be rack mountable with a rack size not exceeding 3U, power rating 3000VA/3000W. Full Specification can be found in the Tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832808
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557773
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20262 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM8 West Central Scotland
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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