Tender

Tender for the Provision of Campus and Hotel EPOS Hardware and Software

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers for a three-year contract to provide EPOS hardware and software for campus and hotel services, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. This opportunity, valued at £225,945, falls within the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) and was published on December 5, 2019. The tender period closes on January 10, 2020, with delivery expected at the University’s Edgbaston location in Birmingham. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to submit their bids.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software and hardware solutions, particularly those focusing on EPOS systems and related customer service technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suitable competitors given the emphasis on quality support and the need for innovative solutions that meet modern customer demands. Businesses that can demonstrate prior experience in similar projects and offer robust maintenance and upgrade support could have a strong advantage in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Campus and Hotel EPOS Hardware and Software

Notice Description

The University's existing EPOS estate was established in 2012 and supports all catering and hospitality activity across our campus. The estate comprises 97 'MCR' EPOS terminals alongside various mobile EPOS units supporting our mobile and 'pop-up' catering operations. The University has developed this platform extensively over the past 3 years. We are now seeking to review our EPOS solution. The chosen supplier will manage the development of our existing EPOS service offerings to a platform and standard software features of the solution will be leveraged to deliver services to our customers. The selected supplier will provide a high quality Hardware and Software solution with excellent support and warranties, updated regularly and with a development roadmap to meet modern customer and business demands. The contract shall be for 3 years with extension of up to 1 plus 1 years if the services are being provided satisfactorily and if there is still a requirement. Tender documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a082f40-ad29-4500-8ddf-bf95e205976f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77204319-052a-4079-b887-94efe8dda2d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,945 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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