--- title: "Starlink Data Pooling" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e895" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e895" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e895.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e895.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2025-02-28" --- # Starlink Data Pooling Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e895 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e895) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e895.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Starlink Data Pooling," with the goal of collaborating with a provider to scale and install additional Starlink services across their network. This ITT (Invitation to Tender) exercise, managed using the PCS-Tender platform, is focused on internet service provision under the industry category of "Internet service providers ISP." The procurement covers locations in the UK, particularly maritime and shore-side areas with 4G and 5G blackspots. The total value for this service is £432,000, with submissions due by 31st March 2025, and the contract period lasting 360 days, potentially extendable by two 12-month periods. The procurement method is open procedure, and the detailed requirements ensure compliance with various economic, technical, and security standards. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in large-scale data services, network installation, and management. Companies with a proven track record in handling scalable IT solutions in the maritime industry and those capable of delivering high-availability data services will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the focus on integrating a seamless management portal and ensuring data integrity highlights opportunities for businesses offering advanced system architecture and robust security measures. With stringent criteria for economic stability and technical expertise, businesses that can demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in data pooling, network integration, and maintenance will find this tender beneficial for showcasing their competencies and expanding their market reach. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007504-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | March 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £432,000 | | Lots value | £432,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED | | Locality | GOUROCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA19 1QP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde West | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services - 72300000 - Data services - 72318000 - Data transmission services - 72319000 - Data supply services - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP ## Release History - 28 Feb 2025 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007504-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.calmac.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/00799465019543CFA9A1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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