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title: "Provision of EPOS Hardware & Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775926"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-08-22"
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# Provision of EPOS Hardware & Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775926

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## Summary

The University of the West of Scotland has awarded a contract for the provision of EPOS hardware and software. The procurement process, classified under the education industry category, was conducted via an open procedure and took place at multiple campuses including Ayr, Lanarkshire, and Paisley. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 21st August 2024. The contract, valued at £72,000, has been awarded to Uniware Systems Ltd, an SME based in Rochester. This project aims to enhance the university’s current and future operations with a secure and efficient EPOS system, incorporating features like cashless payment, stock management, and compliance with PCI P2P and GDPR regulations.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT and electronic payment systems, especially those offering highly secure and user-friendly solutions. Companies with expertise in EPOS systems, compliance with data security standards, and efficient transaction processing are well-suited to compete in such tenders. By participating in similar future procurements, businesses can leverage their solutions to enhance operational efficiency and security for educational institutions, thereby establishing a strong presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

UWS is seeking install EPOS hardware and software at the following Campuses: - Ayr - Lanarkshire - Paisley Being carried out as a mini-competition under DPS Framework Agreement CAT11054-TU - EPOS Hardware and Software System (Lot 1). The anticipated outcomes of the tender are to appoint a Supplier: - with a EPOS solution that best fits the University's current and future operations. - with a highly IT secure back-office solution that is easy to use and reports all relevant data in the format required by the University. - with cashless payment process. - with a solution that includes stock management system. - appoint a supplier with an EPOS solution that provides the University with confidence in its security and compliance including PCI P2P and GDPR. - A fast EPOS system that can complete transactions quickly.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

EPOS hardware and software solution: - with a EPOS solution that best fits the University's current and future operations. - with a highly IT secure back-office solution that is easy to use and reports all relevant data in the format required by the University. - with cashless payment process. - with a solution that includes stock management system. - appoint a supplier with an EPOS solution that provides the University with confidence in its security and compliance including PCI P2P and GDPR. - A fast EPOS system that can complete transactions quickly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512623 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIWARE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512623

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512623
  Provision of EPOS Hardware & Software - UWS is seeking install EPOS hardware and software at the following Campuses: - Ayr - Lanarkshire - Paisley Being carried out as a mini-competition under DPS Framework Agreement CAT11054-TU - EPOS Hardware and Software System (Lot 1). The anticipated outcomes of the tender are to appoint a Supplier: - with a EPOS solution that best fits the University's current and future operations. - with a highly IT secure back-office solution that is easy to use and reports all relevant data in the format required by the University. - with cashless payment process. - with a solution that includes stock management system. - appoint a supplier with an EPOS solution that provides the University with confidence in its security and compliance including PCI P2P and GDPR. - A fast EPOS system that can complete transactions quickly.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.uws.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775926

## Provenance

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