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Self-Service RFID Kiosks for Somerset Library Service (SLS)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset Council for the purchase of Self-Service RFID Kiosks for the Somerset Library Service has reached the award stage, with Bibliotheca named as the supplier. The contract, valued at £140,000, focuses on upgrading library equipment to incorporate next-generation functionality. The procurement falls under the works category and will be effective from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2032. Key locations include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and various global destinations, ensuring widespread availability of the new kiosks. The tender process concluded on 21st July 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for companies specializing in library equipment and technological upgrades to showcase their solutions and capabilities. Businesses in this field can leverage the contract to strengthen their market presence and establish long-term relationships with local authorities such as Somerset Council. While the procurement method details are not specified, suppliers with expertise in library services and innovative kiosk technologies are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as the requirement suggests sophisticated feature integration and modern technical solutions.

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Notice Title

Self-Service RFID Kiosks for Somerset Library Service (SLS)

Notice Description

Self-service RFID Kiosks (Kiosks) for the Somerset Libraries (SL) the refresh has been commissioned due to the age of the existing kiosks (8 years) and the requirement for SL to have next-generation functionality and features incorporated through new kiosks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22522f76-d085-4d04-a0d1-dbd27519c852
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1ec3d0-da43-4041-8c11-38f4190017aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39155100 - Library equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOTHECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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