--- title: "Starlink Data Pooling" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2025-02-28" --- # Starlink Data Pooling Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited has initiated an open tender process titled "Starlink Data Pooling" under the services industry category. The procurement aims to select a Starlink provider to scale and install Starlink services across their maritime and shore-side network, along with a flexible shared data pool managed via a user-friendly portal. This portal is expected to integrate seamlessly with CalMac Ferries' systems and support configurations for ferry routes in areas with 4G and 5G blackspots. The total estimated value of this contract is GBP 432,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an electronic submission deadline set for 31st March 2025. The addresses for service delivery include the UK and the wider UK regions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in telecommunications, network services, and IT solutions, particularly those with capabilities in Starlink installations and data management systems. Companies with robust experience in handling high-volume data, ensuring service continuity, and integrating advanced network solutions within existing infrastructures will find this opportunity aligned with their services. The procurement process will evaluate submissions on a combination of quality and cost, focusing on the bidder's ability to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure data services. Businesses that meet the economic and technical selection criteria, including demonstrated past performance and financial stability, are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524888 | | 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 | | 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524888 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524888 Starlink Data Pooling - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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.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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791716.json.