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Till Licence, Maintenance and Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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30 Apr 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has concluded the procurement process titled "Till Licence, Maintenance and Upgrade," involving the servicing and upgrading of 13 tills to Windows 11, with additional enhancements for campus-related applications. This process, categorised under the "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" industry, took place in Portsmouth, England. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined selection process from pre-approved suppliers. The contract award, valued at £100,000, began on 1st April 2025 and is slated to continue until 31st March 2029. Key dates in this stage included the tender end date on 1st March 2025, with the award notice published on 30th April 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in computing hardware and software services. Organisations like MCR Systems Limited, an SME awarded the contract, demonstrate potential success in such procurement initiatives by leveraging their scalability and expertise. Although the process was not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it remains appealing for businesses that can offer robust technological infrastructure and support. Partnering with public sector entities like universities can lead to sustained engagements and further collaborations.

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Notice Title

Till Licence, Maintenance and Upgrade

Notice Description

The licences, maintenance and upgrade of 13 tills to Windows 11, adding a new SymPOS Go as well as updates to the loyalty and cashless application for Campus Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81a5ec6d-7484-40cb-b743-4f1e610aca43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275b0826-c597-453c-af3e-2e639e6af880
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCR SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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