--- title: "New Search Engine" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2017-09-07" --- # New Search Engine Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is seeking a supplier for the development of a New Search Engine, a project classified under the education sector. The procurement follows a two-stage restricted procedure and is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the submission deadline on 27th February 2017, with the contract signed on 7th September 2017. The contract duration spans two years, and there may be options for extension. The delivery location is specified as the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, UK. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in software development and web services, particularly those specialising in search engine technology. Companies with a strong background in technology services, digital solutions, and compliance with EU regulations would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Bidders need to provide examples of previous relevant experience and demonstrate financial stability, with a minimum required turnover of £200,000 over the last three years, making this an appealing opportunity for established technology firms looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a supplier who can undertake the task of producing a New Search Engine. This project will not be divided into lots due to the nature of this project therefore it is not required for this procurement. The UoE will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Sections III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UoE intentions are to procure a New Search Engine in line with the EU Online Privacy Legislation. It is anticipated that the legislation regarding cookies will be revised in 2017 and as a result UoE will work with the successful supplier to update accordingly. Active management of the service is challenging, mainly due to limitation of functionality and resources. The UoE is seeking to procure a new search facility to enable active management and ensure a robust search service delivery in the stated contract period.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. There are a variety of evaluators within this procurement; - IS Applications - Technology - Production - Business Analyst - Procurement Renewal: There is an option to extend for two 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294949 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The second stage of this procurement will be issued w/c 06/03/2017. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48221000 - Internet browsing software package - 72212221 - Internet browsing software development services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72414000 - Web search engine providers ## Release History - 7 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294949 - 27 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN271122 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN271122 New Search Engine - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a supplier who can undertake the task of producing a New Search Engine. This project will not be divided into lots due to the nature of this project therefore it is not required for this procurement. The UoE will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Sections III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294949 New Search Engine - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a supplier who can undertake the task of producing a New Search Engine. This project will not be divided into lots due to the nature of this project therefore it is not required for this procurement. The UoE will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Sections III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ed.ac.uk/procurement - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478184. 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