Tender

GB-LIVERPOOL: Book Sorter (Automatic Materials Handling) for Libraries

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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Tender

19 Apr 2018 at 10:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Liverpool is seeking tenders for the supply of two RFID-only Automated Material Handling systems tailored for the Sydney Jones Library and Harold Cohen Library. This procurement, classified under the lifting and handling equipment category, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4th May 2018 at 12 noon. The overall contract value is between £100,000 and £500,000, with the contract expected to commence on 31st May 2018 and conclude by 31st August 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in library technology and automated systems. Businesses with experience in RFID technology, materials handling equipment, or library automation solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could pave the way for future collaborations with the University of Liverpool and similar institutions in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-LIVERPOOL: Book Sorter (Automatic Materials Handling) for Libraries

Notice Description

The Library requires two RFID-only Automated Material Handling systems, each configured to the specific needs of the Sydney Jones Library and Harold Cohen Library. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Please note the return date for the Tender is 04/05/2018 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your submission as detailed in the document. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90c54af-0a46-4c75-a735-947ecc82905d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
Mr M Walton
Contact Email
waltonmr@liverpool.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01517942154

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L69 7ZX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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