---
title: "The University of Edinburgh Library RFID Tagging"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780476"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-10-14"
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# The University of Edinburgh Library RFID Tagging

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780476

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is in the planning stage for an upcoming procurement process to engage with the market for RFID tagging services for its libraries. The project, titled "The University of Edinburgh Library RFID Tagging," involves tagging specified collections across ten library sites within the University. The buying organisation, the University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, has released a planned procurement notice that was published on 14th October 2024. The main procurement category is services, specifically under the CPV code 98300000, and the future notice date for official tendering communication is projected for 31st January 2025. The procurement process is classified as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to understand market capabilities ahead of the competitive tender process.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in RFID technology, tagging services, and library management systems to engage with a prominent academic institution. Companies experienced in the provision of comprehensive RFID solutions and capable of handling large-scale projects across multiple locations within the education sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could yield significant growth for businesses offering innovative tagging technologies and services, as it allows for the establishment of long-term relationships with the University of Edinburgh, a respected entity in higher education and research.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential competitive tender process for the procurement of services to undertake the RFID tagging of specified collections across 10 University of Edinburgh Library sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of the Prior Information Notice is to obtain up-to-date information from the market in order to understand current market capabilities. Requirements are found on attachment "RFID Tagging Information for Procurement October 2024 - University of Edinburgh" Full description in attachment "The University of Edinburgh RFID Tagging PIN"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516135 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516135

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516135&idx=1
  14th October 2024 - RFID Tagging information for procurement 2024
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516135&idx=2
  14th October 2024 - The University of Edinburgh RFID Tagging PIN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516135
  The University of Edinburgh Library RFID Tagging - The University of Edinburgh is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential competitive tender process for the procurement of services to undertake the RFID tagging of specified collections across 10 University of Edinburgh Library sites.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=780476
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780476

## Provenance

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