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title: "(NU/1322) Supply of a Research Facilities Management Software System"
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# (NU/1322) Supply of a Research Facilities Management Software System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4e5eb8a-4292-4c81-8faa-f597e3e50b17

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking tenders for the supply of a Research Facilities Management Software System, aimed at enhancing the management of nine core facilities within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The tender, titled "(NU/1322) Supply of a Research Facilities Management Software System", falls under the 'services' category and is classified primarily as scheduling software (CPV 48332000). The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 21 September 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £140,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 2 January 2018 and conclude on 31 December 2021, with delivery addresses including Newcastle upon Tyne and various international locations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development and facilities management companies, particularly those with experience in providing integrated solutions for higher education institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with capabilities in system migration and ongoing support services, which are crucial for successfully transitioning to the new system. Providers with expertise in scheduling software and financial integration will find this tender particularly relevant, as it seeks to streamline booking processes and financial reporting for research facilities.

## Notice

We are seeking tenders for a Research Facilities Management Software System for 9 Core Facilities within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. Specific objectives are: * Allow for the booking of machines in research cores. * Enable Core Managers to initiate projects that use their facilities. * Provide flexible reporting on usage of equipment and income for each research core. * Allow financial information to be passed to the University's SAP system. The supplier must also provide support to migrate from existing systems, roll out and launch and on-going support and software updates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac601c8c-cf13-4700-a2ab-77331cdc8ca9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48421000 - Facilities management software package

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac601c8c-cf13-4700-a2ab-77331cdc8ca9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac601c8c-cf13-4700-a2ab-77331cdc8ca9
  21st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl-tenders.co.uk/suppliers

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