Official UK procurement notice
Starlink Data Pooling · UK public procurement notice
Authority: CalMac Ferries Limited
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionCFL 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.
- Recurrence: March 2028
CPV: Data services · Data supply services · Data transmission services · Internet service providers ISP · Telephone and data transmission services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1CFL aims to collaborate with a Starlink provider capable of scaling and installing…RenewalPublished value£432,000
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality / Technical: 40%
- Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality / Technical: 40
- Price: 60
- Suitability
n/a
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to these statements when completing section 4B of the SPD (Scotland)
Statement for 4B - Economic operators shall be required to satisfy minimum standards of economic and financial standing. These are described below:
Bidders must provide their ("general") yearly turnover for the last three financial years.
Bidders must provide their ("specific") yearly turnover for the last three financial years.
Bidders must must provide appropriate financial ratio information as set out within this Contract Notice.
Bidders must confirm they have the required levels of insurance as set out within this Contract Notice.
Minimum: Please note that minimum required turnover per year should be 864,000 GBP. The following ratios must be confirmed based on the Bidder's latest set of published accounts. 1- Return on Capital Employed: must be at a ratio greater than “0”. 2- Acid Test (Current Ratio): Current Rati… - Technical & professional ability
- System Architecture and Design (30%)
-Overall Architecture (40%) – Evaluation of the design, components, and data flow within the Shared Data Pool and Management Portal.
-Scalability & High Availability (30%) – Ability to handle growth (starting at 100TB) and ensure uninterrupted service.
-Data Integrity & Fault Tolerance (30%) – Mechanisms to prevent data loss and maintain service continuity during system failures.
- Security and Compliance (15%)
-Data Protection & Security Measures (50%) – Encryption, firewalls, access controls, and measures to prevent unauthorized access.
-Regulatory Compliance (25%) – Compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.
-Authentication & Access Control (25%) – Use of multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access control (RBAC), and secure login methods.
- Performance and Scalability (20%)
-Handling Increased Loads (50%) – Ability to scale in 20TB increments and maintain performance.
-Latency Optimization (25%) – Methods to reduce delays in data retrieval and processing.
-Concurrent Usage Support (25%) – System capability to handle multiple users and simultaneous data requests.
- Integration and Interoperability (15%)
-Compatibility with IT Infrastructure (100%) – How well the system integrates with existing enterprise networks, cloud services, and third-party tools.
- Monitoring and Alerting (10%)
-Integrated Monitoring Features (35%) – Tools for tracking system health and performance.
-Alert Configuration & Managem…
Minimum: CFL requires that Bidders are able to demonstrate via previous examples that a range of goods and services have been provided in the past to other organisations with similar requirements. Bidders should note that evidence of meeting these criteria is expected in the response to e…
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · March 2028
- First published
- 28 Feb 2025, 11:45 GMT
- Last source update
- 28 Feb 2025, 11:45 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 31 Mar 2025 – …
- Authority reference
ITHW24-104- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-007504- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e895Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is 28654. For more information see: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/00799465019543CFA9A1 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28654. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:791716)
How it was run
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- Submission deadline
- 31 Mar 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 31 Mar 2025, 12:00 BST
Timeline
28 Feb 2025 → 31 Mar 2025 · 3 dates- Notice published28 Feb 2025, 11:45 GMT
- Submission deadline31 Mar 2025, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened31 Mar 2025, 12:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Scottish Courts and Tribunals ServicesReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.