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title: "EC0761 - New Search Engine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000472074"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2016-11-24"
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# EC0761 - New Search Engine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000472074

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is planning a procurement process for a new search engine, designated as EC0761 - New Search Engine. This initiative falls under the Education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. At this stage, which is classified as planning, the project adheres to the OJEU Restricted procurement route. Interested parties should note that the communication of future notices regarding this tender is scheduled for 17th January 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative software solutions and search engine technologies. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in delivering actively managed search services, potentially offering brochures, designs, or training, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement aim is to enhance the search functionality currently in place at the University of Edinburgh, creating avenues for those in the tech and education sectors to contribute to improvements in service delivery.

## Notice

The University is looking to procure a New Search Engine which is able to be actively managed and complies with the latest EU regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's current search function has not been actively managed for a period of time, the University aim to undertake a competitive tender process. The procurement route which has been decided is an OJEU Restricted.. PLEASE NOTE that this is not a pre-qualification, selection or a short listing process. This PIN will not be used as a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265023 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | UKM25 Edinburgh, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48221000 - Internet browsing software package
- 72212221 - Internet browsing software development services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265023

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265023
  EC0761 - New Search Engine - The University is looking to procure a New Search Engine which is able to be actively managed and complies with the latest EU regulations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=472074
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000472074

## Provenance

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