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Access Control System Replacement -Queen Margaret University

Queen Margaret University

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31 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen Margaret University is procuring a replacement enterprise electronic access control system for its campus in Musselburgh, Scotland. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the full design-and-build service: system design, equipment supply, installation, migration from the existing C-Cure 9000 system, commissioning, testing, training, handover and defects-period maintenance. The replacement will cover approximately 160 doors across the Academic Building, Sports and Social Building, and Student Residences. It must integrate with the University's Advancis WinGuard PSIM platform. Implementation must be phased to minimise disruption while the campus remains operational. This is primarily a security systems supply and installation opportunity, with associated design, integration, commissioning, support and maintenance services.

The buyer invited offers through a restricted procedure. The tender has reached the stage where suppliers are invited to submit offers; at least five candidates are intended to be invited to the second stage, with invitations scheduled for 1 October 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically by 14 September 2026 at 17:00 UTC, in English, and variants are not allowed. The contract is for 120 days. Its estimated value is £400,000 including the single lot. Evaluation is based on technical quality, weighted at 40%, and price, weighted at 60%. The requirement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The opportunity is expected to recur five years after the award.

This opportunity suits an established electronic security or access-control contractor able to deliver a complete design, installation and systems-integration project in a live university environment. Relevant experience should include enterprise access-control replacements, migration from legacy platforms, integration with physical security information management systems, phased implementation, testing, user training and formal handover. The contractor must be able to manage work across academic, sports, social and residential buildings while maintaining operational continuity. Bidders need suitable public liability and employers’ liability insurance, and should be able to demonstrate sound economic standing through audited or equivalent accounts, or appropriate banking support for a newer business. A resilient supply chain, reliable tracking systems and effective prompt payment of subcontractors are also required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Control System Replacement -Queen Margaret University

Notice Description

Queen Margaret University (QMU) intends to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the design, supply, installation, commissioning and handover of a replacement enterprise electronic access control system at its Musselburgh campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen Margaret University (QMU) is seeking a contractor to design, supply, install, commission and support a replacement access control system at its Musselburgh campus, replacing the existing C-Cure 9000 system across approximately 160 doors in the Academic Building, Sports and Social Building, and Student Residences. The new system must integrate with the University's Advancis WinGuard PSIM platform and be delivered on a Design and Build basis, including design, supply, installation, migration, testing, training, handover, and defects-period maintenance. A phased implementation is required to minimise disruption while the campus remains fully operational.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000841435
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563458
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years after date of award

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen Margaret University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MUSSELBURGH
Postcode
EH21 6UU
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Musselburgh
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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