---
title: "RFI ID Card Production"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06696a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# RFI ID Card Production

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06696a

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "RFI ID Card Production," focusing on the generation and production of identification and door access cards. This tender falls under the 'goods' industry category and includes items such as ID cards, entrance cards, and smart cards, with delivery expected across the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2029, with communications indicating a market engagement process via a preliminary notice published on 13th March 2026. Business users should note the milestone for preliminary market engagement, scheduled to end on 10th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in card production technology, software packages, and electronic card systems to potentially grow their market presence within the educational sector. Companies with expertise in smart and magnetic card systems or software solutions tailored to industry-specific needs could be well-positioned to compete, given the buyer's focus on investing in enhancements to existing access card systems. With a gross potential value of £120,000, this contract offers substantial business growth prospects for innovative solutions tailored to the needs of higher education institutions like the University of Plymouth.

## Notice

Market engagement to inform investment in the generation and production of identification and door access cards

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103533&TID=100108727&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022779-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 22455000 - ID cards
- 22457000 - Entrance cards
- 30160000 - Magnetic cards
- 30162000 - Smart cards
- 30237131 - Electronic cards
- 35123100 - Magnetic-card system
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022779-2026
  13th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103533&TID=100108727&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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