Access Control System Replacement -Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret UniversityEstimated Value
Up to £400,000
Deadline
14 September 2026
Published
31 August 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Queen Margaret University (QMU) intends to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the design, supply, installation, commissioning and handover of a replacement enterprise electronic access control system at its Musselburgh campus. Queen Margaret University (QMU) is seeking a contractor to design, supply, install, commission and support a replacement access control system at its Musselburgh campus, replacing the existing C-Cure 9000 system across approximately 160 doors in the Academic Building, Sports and Social Building, and Student Residences.
The new system must integrate with the University's Advancis WinGuard PSIM platform and be delivered on a Design and Build basis, including design, supply, installation, migration, testing, training, handover, and defects-period maintenance. A phased implementation is required to minimise disruption while the campus remains fully operational. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
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Queen Margaret University is looking for a contractor to design, supply, install, commission and hand over a new electronic access control system for about 160 doors across its Musselburgh campus, integrating it with the university’s existing PSIM platform.
Requirements
- Contractor must be suitably qualified and experienced in enterprise electronic access control systems
- Must be able to design, supply, install, commission and provide defects‑period maintenance for the system
- System must integrate with Advancis WinGuard PSIM platform
- Must handle phased implementation across Academic Building, Sports and Social Building, and Student Residences to minimise disruption
- Compliance with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, including exclusion criteria in regulation 58
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design a replacement access control solution that meets university specifications
- Supply all hardware and software required for approximately 160 doors
- Install access control hardware across the Academic Building, Sports and Social Building, and Student Residences
- Migrate data from the existing C‑Cure 9000 system to the new system
- Integrate the new system with the university’s Advancis WinGuard PSIM platform
- Conduct testing and commissioning of the installed system
- Provide training for university staff on operation and maintenance
- Hand over the fully operational system and provide defects‑period maintenance support
How to Read This Tender
- 1Design‑and‑build means you are responsible for both the engineering design and the physical installation – the tender will expect a single price covering the whole lifecycle
- 2Integration with the Advancis WinGuard PSIM platform is a key technical hurdle – check the PSIM technical specifications early to confirm compatibility
- 3The phased implementation clause signals the university wants work done without shutting down campus services – look for schedule constraints and propose clear phasing plans
- 4Read the exclusion criteria (Regulation 58) carefully; any breach will automatically disqualify you even if your bid is otherwise strong
- 5Pay attention to the handover and defects‑period maintenance sections – they often contain specific performance guarantees and reporting requirements
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a specialist access‑control integrator if you lack in‑house expertise – joint bids are common for SMEs on complex design‑and‑build projects
- Highlight any local employment or training benefits you can provide; universities often award extra points for social value
- Propose a clear, low‑disruption phasing plan and offer to schedule work outside peak teaching times to make your bid stand out
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Queen Margaret UniversityKey Dates
Published
31 August 2026
Submission deadline
14 September 2026
Notice type
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