Planning

The University of Edinburgh Library RFID Tagging

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

14 Oct 2024 at 00:00

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

The University of Edinburgh is in the planning stage for an upcoming procurement process to engage with the market for RFID tagging services for its libraries. The project, titled "The University of Edinburgh Library RFID Tagging," involves tagging specified collections across ten library sites within the University. The buying organisation, the University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, has released a planned procurement notice that was published on 14th October 2024. The main procurement category is services, specifically under the CPV code 98300000, and the future notice date for official tendering communication is projected for 31st January 2025. The procurement process is classified as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to understand market capabilities ahead of the competitive tender process.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in RFID technology, tagging services, and library management systems to engage with a prominent academic institution. Companies experienced in the provision of comprehensive RFID solutions and capable of handling large-scale projects across multiple locations within the education sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could yield significant growth for businesses offering innovative tagging technologies and services, as it allows for the establishment of long-term relationships with the University of Edinburgh, a respected entity in higher education and research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The University of Edinburgh Library RFID Tagging

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential competitive tender process for the procurement of services to undertake the RFID tagging of specified collections across 10 University of Edinburgh Library sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of the Prior Information Notice is to obtain up-to-date information from the market in order to understand current market capabilities. Requirements are found on attachment "RFID Tagging Information for Procurement October 2024 - University of Edinburgh" Full description in attachment "The University of Edinburgh RFID Tagging PIN"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780476
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516135
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
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
Kim Scott-Woodhouse
Contact Email
k.scott-woodhouse@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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