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Merlin Licence

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Portsmouth focuses on acquiring the Merlin Licence, essential for its campus security system, through direct procurement. This service-based contract involves software package and information systems within the industry category, aiming to enhance fire, lift, and alarm signal relays to the main security lodge. The process has reached the award stage with the contract awarded to Initsys Ltd, an SME. The contract period spans from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2030. Located in Portsmouth, England, and classified under the CPV code 48000000, this procurement highlights a strategic single tender action intended for below-threshold purchases.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security systems and software integration services, especially those that can offer compatibility and serviceability with existing university systems. SMEs are particularly suited to compete, given the procurement method tailored for them. Additionally, businesses with expertise in software package implementation and support services can leverage this contract to expand their market presence within educational institutions, providing advanced safeguarding measures integrated into life-safety systems on campus.

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Notice Title

Merlin Licence

Notice Description

The Merlin system software relays fire, lift, and Intrusion alarm signals from each building to the main security lodge. This alerts Security to the activation of alarms for investigation and is, as such, a significant part of the life-safe system on Campus. It must be serviceable and compatible with existing software systems at the University. This is a variation to include phone network coverage to the system as a safeguarding measure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acef5bc1-b8f0-413b-b861-9b8a1a7b591b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£39,255 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,490 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 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 2EG
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

INITSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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