Planning

Request for Information for Asset Management Solution

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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Planning

13 Jan 2020 at 13:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University College London (UCL) is conducting a procurement process titled "Request for Information for Asset Management Solution," focusing on IT services, specifically in asset management software and information systems. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 27th January 2020. This tender is essential for UCL's new facility, which aims to integrate enhanced IT systems to support shared scientific platforms and manage equipment assets effectively at their location in London, WC1E 6BT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and asset management solutions. Companies that are capable of integrating with existing booking systems, such as Stratocore, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifically indicates suitability for SMEs, making this a valuable chance for growth in the competitive landscape of public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information for Asset Management Solution

Notice Description

Background to the Project / Contract: The project's main aim is to deliver a solution that will assist owners of scientific platforms (assets) with creating digital records of their assets, managing assets maintenance activities and indicating asset availability to stakeholders within the organisation. UCL is building a new facility which will house Queen Square Institute of Neurology (QSIoN) wet laboratories, the UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI) Headquarters, the UK DRI UCL Centre, and a National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) outpatient and MRI units. A new operating model will be introduced across the building which will require enhanced IT systems to support the model. One of the key concepts of the new operating model is the concept of shared space and resources. To enable this vision, shared scientific platforms (assets) to be bookable by researchers and charged to their respective grants. An Asset Management system is required to ensure that all equipment assets are identified and managed effectively throughout their lifecycle. The Asset Management system will be integrated with a booking solution creating a simple, secure and unobtrusive auditable equipment utilisation system. The existing booking and charging system we are trialling is Stratocore. The ability to integrate with Stratocore and similar booking systems is essential. Additional information: If you are interested in participating in this tender and if you have not done so already, then you will need to register your company on Intend to access the project. If you are already registered, then you will just need to log in and register you interest in the project. The link to Intend is here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ucl/ Any correspondence will only be through the Intend system using the correspondence facility, do not send queries via email. Please therefore ensure that your company has the correct staff email address registered on the system, as it will automatically send that person email alerts if there are any new updates, bulletins or correspondence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6cec9c-897c-4fc1-9f4e-93b2fcac33dc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 6BT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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