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System Compatible, Cloud Based Visitor Management System

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, for the supply of a "System Compatible, Cloud Based Visitor Management System". This public procurement falls under the education industry category and has an open procedure method. The tender was awarded on 28 September 2021, with a standstill period concluding on 8 October 2021. The total value of the contract signed on the same date is £84,835.85, with TDS (Time Data Security) Ltd as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the specific technical requirements.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, visitor management systems, or integration with access management technology. Companies that can demonstrate technical proficiency and innovation in interface capabilities, especially those familiar with cloud-based applications and speech recognition programming, would be well-positioned to compete. The collaboration aspect with a renowned educational institution also offers the potential for growth through research and development partnerships.

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Notice Title

System Compatible, Cloud Based Visitor Management System

Notice Description

Single site location cloud based Visitor Management System (VMS) with full interface capability with Salto based Access Management System (installed across campuses) and IP compatibility with Alana based robotic speech and command programming. The provider is required to enter into a research development partnership with the University to develop Alana speech protocol for VMS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: This is a specialist piece of software and after extensive market research only one supplier is able to meet the specific requirements of this contract. This notice is issued with a 10 day standstill period commencing 28 September 2021, closing on Friday 08 October 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000668488
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428832
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,835 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TDS (TIME DATA SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428832
    System Compatible, Cloud Based Visitor Management System - Single site location cloud based Visitor Management System (VMS) with full interface capability with Salto based Access Management System (installed across campuses) and IP compatibility with Alana based robotic speech and command programming. The provider is required to enter into a research development partnership with the University to develop Alana speech protocol for VMS.

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