--- title: "EPOS Replacement Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2021-06-14" --- # EPOS Replacement Project Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Scotland is initiating a procurement process for the 'EPOS Replacement Project.' This project is classified under the goods category and is aimed at enhancing payment solutions at its 50 sites in Edinburgh, with a further 47 sites requiring similar capabilities. The planning stage is currently in progress, with a key date for further notices set for 1st November 2021. The requested EPOS solution must seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations and Customer Engagement, while also providing functionalities for retail, catering, admissions, and online sales. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic point of sale solutions. Firms that offer integrated retail management systems, including ticketing and event bookings, will find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate their ability to provide innovative, out-of-the-box interface solutions will have a competitive edge, as the National Trust is open to suggestions that enhance its payment processing capabilities across various operational areas. ## Notice The Trust currently has 50 sites with a full EPOS Solution, with a further 47 sites which have the requirement to accept payments for items such as Membership or car parking. It is expected that this quantity is likely to be a minimum requirement with additional sites taking a full EPOS solution likely. Our replacement EPOS solution must interface with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations (F&O) and Customer Engagement (CE). We expect this to be an out-of-the-box interface solution. The types of EPOS solution we require to be included are sales and stock management for the following areas: -Retail -Catering -Admissions -On-Line Retail The Trust would welcome additional supplier suggestions to enable the Trust to fully evaluate the most appropriate additional options which we must also include: -Ticketing -Event Bookings -Memberships -Gift Aid ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Trust currently has 50 sites with a full EPOS Solution, with a further 47 sites which have the requirement to accept payments for items such as Membership or car parking. It is expected that this quantity is likely to be a minimum requirement with additional sites taking a full EPOS solution likely. Our replacement EPOS solution must interface with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations (F&O) and Customer Engagement (CE). We expect this to be an out-of-the-box interface solution. The types of EPOS solution we require to be included are sales and stock management for the following areas: -Retail -Catering -Admissions -On-Line Retail The Trust would welcome additional supplier suggestions to enable the Trust to fully evaluate the most appropriate additional options which we must also include: -Ticketing -Event Bookings -Memberships -Gift Aid ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418240 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2021 | | 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 | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 4DF | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418240 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418240&idx=1 16th June 2021 - RFI EPOS Replacement Project - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418240&idx=2 16th June 2021 - RFI EPOS Replacement Project - Return address for submissions to procurement@nts.org.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418240 EPOS Replacement Project - The Trust currently has 50 sites with a full EPOS Solution, with a further 47 sites which have the requirement to accept payments for items such as Membership or car parking. It is expected that this quantity is likely to be a minimum requirement with additional sites taking a full EPOS solution likely. Our replacement EPOS solution must interface with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations (F&O) and Customer Engagement (CE). We expect this to be an out-of-the-box interface solution. The types of EPOS solution we require to be included are sales and stock management for the following areas: -Retail -Catering -Admissions -On-Line Retail The Trust would welcome additional supplier suggestions to enable the Trust to fully evaluate the most appropriate additional options which we must also include: -Ticketing -Event Bookings -Memberships -Gift Aid ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nts.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=657257 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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