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Managed Network Partner Service

CalMac Ferries Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: CalMac Ferries Limited

Buyer Address: Ferry Terminal, Gourock, UKM, PA19 1QP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ruairidh Black

Contact Email: ruairidh.black@calmac.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 07974884681

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
7574000.0 GBP
Published
04 Jul 2025, 11:01
Deadline
06 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72720000 - Wide area network services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

This Tender defines the requirements for a Managed Network Partner Service for CalMac Ferries Ltd, aimed at securing a partnership with an organisation experienced in Corporate IT environments and providing service to remote locations. The service will include network design, build and operations to ensure continuous management, monitoring and field support of the critical infrastructure supporting business operations and customer connectivity at ports, offices, and vessels which operates 24x7x365.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: This Tender defines the requirements for a Managed Network Partner Service for CalMac Ferries Ltd, aimed at securing a partnership with an organisation experienced in Corporate IT environments and providing service to remote locations. The service will include network design, build and operations to ensure continuous management, monitoring and field support of the critical infrastructure supporting business operations and customer connectivity at ports, offices, and vessels which operates 24x7x365.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical / Quality

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