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UHI-WEB-5025 Enterprise Web Search Engine

University of the Highlands and Islands

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Sep 2017 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is currently engaged in a public procurement process for an Enterprise Web Search Engine, identified as tender UHI-WEB-5025. This procurement, classified under services, follows an open procurement method designed to replace the existing Google Site Search used on various university web properties. The tender was active until 11th October 2017 at 17:00, with key delivery expected by 31st December 2017. The process has been completed, with an award made to Squiz Scotland Ltd for £99,185.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in web technology and search engine solutions. Companies that can offer off-the-shelf, supported products capable of being operational by the set deadline would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract also includes provisions for ongoing support and potential optional renewals, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs in the digital services sector looking to expand their portfolio through public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHI-WEB-5025 Enterprise Web Search Engine

Notice Description

The University currently makes use of Google Site Search to deliver web search on a number of its *.uhi.ac.uk web properties. The Google product is being end-lifed necessitating a replacement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University currently makes use of Google Site Search to deliver web search on a number of its *.uhi.ac.uk web properties. The Google product is being end-of-lifed necessitating a replacement. The University wishes to purchase an off-the-shelf, supported product which will be fully functional by 31st December 2017.

Renewal: 2 x optional 12 month renewals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000510890
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303882
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,185 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2020 (or 2021/2022 if extensions invoked)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Squiz Scotland Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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