Planning

RFI ID Card Production

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "RFI ID Card Production," focusing on the generation and production of identification and door access cards. This tender falls under the 'goods' industry category and includes items such as ID cards, entrance cards, and smart cards, with delivery expected across the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2029, with communications indicating a market engagement process via a preliminary notice published on 13th March 2026. Business users should note the milestone for preliminary market engagement, scheduled to end on 10th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in card production technology, software packages, and electronic card systems to potentially grow their market presence within the educational sector. Companies with expertise in smart and magnetic card systems or software solutions tailored to industry-specific needs could be well-positioned to compete, given the buyer's focus on investing in enhancements to existing access card systems. With a gross potential value of £120,000, this contract offers substantial business growth prospects for innovative solutions tailored to the needs of higher education institutions like the University of Plymouth.

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Notice Title

RFI ID Card Production

Notice Description

Market engagement to inform investment in the generation and production of identification and door access cards

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103533&TID=100108727&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06696a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022779-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

22455000 - ID cards

22457000 - Entrance cards

30160000 - Magnetic cards

30162000 - Smart cards

30237131 - Electronic cards

35123100 - Magnetic-card system

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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