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title: "Merlin Licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a15b817-33cf-4d37-ba56-ae74003a7e3f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Merlin Licence

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a15b817-33cf-4d37-ba56-ae74003a7e3f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Portsmouth focuses on acquiring the Merlin Licence, essential for its campus security system, through direct procurement. This service-based contract involves software package and information systems within the industry category, aiming to enhance fire, lift, and alarm signal relays to the main security lodge. The process has reached the award stage with the contract awarded to Initsys Ltd, an SME. The contract period spans from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2030. Located in Portsmouth, England, and classified under the CPV code 48000000, this procurement highlights a strategic single tender action intended for below-threshold purchases.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security systems and software integration services, especially those that can offer compatibility and serviceability with existing university systems. SMEs are particularly suited to compete, given the procurement method tailored for them. Additionally, businesses with expertise in software package implementation and support services can leverage this contract to expand their market presence within educational institutions, providing advanced safeguarding measures integrated into life-safety systems on campus.

## Notice

The Merlin system software relays fire, lift, and Intrusion alarm signals from each building to the main security lodge. This alerts Security to the activation of alarms for investigation and is, as such, a significant part of the life-safe system on Campus. It must be serviceable and compatible with existing software systems at the University. This is a variation to include phone network coverage to the system as a safeguarding measure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acef5bc1-b8f0-413b-b861-9b8a1a7b591b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,255 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,490 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INITSYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acef5bc1-b8f0-413b-b861-9b8a1a7b591b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acef5bc1-b8f0-413b-b861-9b8a1a7b591b
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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