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.
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Queen Margaret University is looking for a contractor to design, supply, install, commission and hand over a new enterprise electronic access‑control system for its Musselburgh campus.
Requirements
- Contractor must be suitably qualified and experienced in enterprise‑level electronic access control systems
- Demonstrated experience of delivering full lifecycle projects (design, supply, installation, commissioning, handover)
- Ability to meet university security and data protection standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001 or equivalent)
- Provide all necessary documentation, training and after‑sales support
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Produce detailed design specifications for the new access‑control system
- Supply all hardware (readers, controllers, locks, cabling) and software licences
- Install the system across the Musselburgh campus, including integration with existing IT infrastructure
- Commission the system – test functionality, configure user permissions and ensure compliance with security policies
- Handover complete documentation, as‑built drawings, user manuals and provide training to university staff
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the CPV code (e.g., 71312000 – Security systems) to confirm the procurement category and any associated thresholds.
- 2Identify the mandatory criteria – the notice explicitly requires a contractor with proven enterprise‑level access‑control experience; failure to demonstrate this will lead to exclusion.
- 3Look for sections on evaluation criteria (price vs. technical merit) in the full tender documents; tailor your response to score highly on both.
- 4Note any required certifications (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001) and be prepared to upload evidence as part of your bid.
- 5Pay attention to the handover and training obligations – these are often weighted heavily in the technical evaluation.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a specialist hardware supplier or a subcontractor to meet the enterprise‑level experience requirement while keeping your own costs low.
- Highlight any local projects or previous work with educational institutions to demonstrate relevance and add social value.
- If the contract value exceeds SME thresholds, consider forming a consortium with another small firm to share risk and capability.
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Queen Margaret UniversityKey Dates
Published
31 August 2026
Submission deadline
14 September 2026
Notice type
Contract Notice
Source
publiccontractsscotland
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