Planning

EC0761 - New Search Engine

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

24 Nov 2016 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is planning a procurement process for a new search engine, designated as EC0761 - New Search Engine. This initiative falls under the Education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. At this stage, which is classified as planning, the project adheres to the OJEU Restricted procurement route. Interested parties should note that the communication of future notices regarding this tender is scheduled for 17th January 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative software solutions and search engine technologies. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in delivering actively managed search services, potentially offering brochures, designs, or training, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement aim is to enhance the search functionality currently in place at the University of Edinburgh, creating avenues for those in the tech and education sectors to contribute to improvements in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC0761 - New Search Engine

Notice Description

The University is looking to procure a New Search Engine which is able to be actively managed and complies with the latest EU regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's current search function has not been actively managed for a period of time, the University aim to undertake a competitive tender process. The procurement route which has been decided is an OJEU Restricted.. PLEASE NOTE that this is not a pre-qualification, selection or a short listing process. This PIN will not be used as a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000472074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48221000 - Internet browsing software package

72212221 - Internet browsing software development services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.harkins@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

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
UKM25 Edinburgh, City of
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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