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title: "Secure Data Connection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519964"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD"
published: "2018-05-10"
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# Secure Data Connection

Buyer: EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519964

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## Summary

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd, located at Old Academy Business Centre, Back Road, Stromness, Orkney, has initiated a tender process titled "Secure Data Connection," aimed at providing a private, secure high-speed data connection from Stromness to London. This procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 5th January 2018 at 12:00. Interested bidders should be aware that the award period commences shortly after the submission deadline. This opportunity is linked to the FORESEA project, which supports testing of sub-sea equipment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and data services, particularly those capable of delivering high-speed connectivity solutions. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their technical know-how and capacity to meet stringent secure data handling requirements. With the project being associated with EU-funded initiatives, companies with experience in similar public contracts and a focus on innovation within the marine energy sector may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The objective is to appoint a contractor to provide a private secure high-speed data connection from Stromness to London.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

EMEC require to appoint a contractor to provide a private secure high-speed data connection from Stromness to London. This need has arisen as a result of a FORESEA application for support to test sub-sea equipment at EMEC's Billia Croo Wave site.

Renewal: Option for renewal of line rental

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318973 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD |
| Locality | ORKNEY |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW16 3AW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32561000 - Fibre-optic connections
- 32582000 - Data carriers

## Release History

- 10 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318973
- 27 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302570

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302570&idx=1
  5th December 2017 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302570&idx=4
  5th December 2017 - Invitation to Tender, updated with correct date (1 April 2018) shown in Award Criteria section.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302570&idx=2
  5th December 2017 - ESPD document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302570&idx=3
  5th December 2017 - ESPD document, updated with OJEU reference number
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302570
  Secure Data Connection - The objective is to appoint a contractor to provide a private secure high-speed data connection from Stromness to London.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318973
  Secure Data Connection - The objective is to appoint a contractor to provide a private secure high-speed data connection from Stromness to London.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.emec.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519964
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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