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13 Jul 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process to acquire an ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Tool necessary for the implementation of data processes within their enterprise data warehouse. The contract falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems" and involves services provided within the UK, specifically in region UKM75. The procurement methodology was limited, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique technical suitability of the supplier. The contract, valued at £120,716.75, was awarded to Qlik on 10th June 2026 and the procurement process has now reached completion.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses with unique technical capabilities in software development, particularly those specialising in data processing and systems development. While the procurement opportunity was executed through a direct award due to technical specificity, it underscores the importance for businesses to identify their unique selling points in highly specialised fields. Companies that provide innovative software solutions or have established relationships with academic institutions may find similar opportunities in future procurement exercises where competitive edge and technical prowess are paramount.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ETL Tool

Notice Description

A tool to enable the definition and implementation of processes for the loading of data from operational systems into the proposed enterprise data warehouse.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a tool to enable the definition and implementation of processes for the loading of data from operational systems into the proposed enterprise data warehouse.

Procurement Information

The University has used this software for several years through a reseller agreement, which is no longer viable due to changes in the reseller's relationship with Qlik. Changing the software would create disproportionate technical difficulties and significant duplicated implementation costs over a 12-month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c986
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065602-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,716 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QLIK

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