Planning

EPOS - System to Sell

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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Planning

11 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University is planning a procurement process for an electronic point of sales system (EPOS) titled "EPOS - System to Sell". This initiative aims to establish a unified yet flexible solution for the university's commercial services, ensuring operational independence while benefiting from shared infrastructure and integrated data. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically catering equipment, with a gross value of £300,000. Located in Loughborough, UK (region UKF22), this process is in the planning stage, with a scheduled market engagement milestone due on 30th January 2026. Interested suppliers will be provided with further project details and opportunities to engage with the university through supplier days or demonstrations.

Businesses that specialise in EPOS solutions, particularly those with experience in integrating flexible, scalable systems, should consider this as a significant opportunity for growth. This tender is well-suited for technology firms providing innovative, long-lasting sales system solutions. Equally, businesses offering ancillary services such as infrastructure support or customer data integration may find this opportunity beneficial for strategic partnerships. The goal of replacing the current system with one that is fit for purpose for the next decade means that the university is looking for sustainable and forward-thinking solutions, providing a lucrative opportunity for tech companies to showcase cutting-edge advancements in sales technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPOS - System to Sell

Notice Description

Replacing the University's current electronic point of sales system (EPOS), looking to implement a forward-looking, unified and flexible 'System to Sell'-- a unified yet flexible solution that enables each commercial service to operate independently while benefiting from shared infrastructure, integrated data, and enhanced customer experience. It's our preference to ensure the system we procure now will be fit for purpose for the next 10 years. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Catering-equipment./V6R78247V8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V6R78247V8

Planning Information

Suppliers registering interest will initially be sent further information on the project and a set of questions which the responses to will help shape our next steps. We may then carry out a supplier day or invite suppliers to demo their solution to further aid our procurement approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002083-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anna Ellis
Contact Email
a.ellis@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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