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13 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Edinburgh, focused on the acquisition of an ETL tool, which is essential for loading data from operational systems into their enterprise data warehouse. This process falls within the education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contracting process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 10th June 2026 to the supplier Qlik. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. The total contract value is £120,716.75.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in technical data solutions that can offer robust support to large educational institutions. While it was awarded under specific procurement constraints due to existing software use, businesses that can provide similar technical solutions or have expertise in managing enterprise data warehouses would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The process highlights potential growth areas for companies in the services sector that are capable of offering tailored solutions to academic institutions and other public bodies facing similar technical challenges.

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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-r6ebe6-0000837223
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560005
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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