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24061 Further Competition under ESPO framework Library Hardware Solution 350_23 Lot 1 for the Provision of New Library self-service machines

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of new library self-service machines, mark £219,842.35 for this purpose, to Bibliotheca Ltd. The procurement process falls under the CPV industry category of Library automation equipment and Library, archives, museums and other cultural services, targeting procurement needs in England, United Kingdom. The contract began on 21 April 2026 and is set to run until 20 April 2031. Initially, the tender process utilised a further competition method under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework, employing a selective, restricted procedure. The contract involves both the procurement and maintenance of thirty-five new machines, with the possibility of future expansion depending on funding availability.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, notably those specialising in library automation and cultural services, including SMEs and VCSEs. Companies well-versed in delivering flexible lifecycle solutions for self-service machinery stand to benefit, especially in providing ongoing maintenance and adaptation to new technological requirements. As the contract allows for additional expansions without exceeding the stated maximum value, businesses can anticipate steady and potentially increased demand. This could drive innovation in service delivery and foster long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24061 Further Competition under ESPO framework Library Hardware Solution 350_23 Lot 1 for the Provision of New Library self-service machines

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a service that offers a suitable and flexible solution covering the whole life cycle of self-service machines service. Our goal is to obtain and maintain thirty-five (35) new machines and associated maintenance, and to allow for the supply, installation and maintenance of future machines where funding is secured during the term of this contract. The Authority would like to purchase additional self-service machines over and above the stated quantity if future funding and needs allow and the contract value does not exceed the maximum value as stated in tender documents This is a further competition using Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) ref 350_23 Lot 1 Library RFID Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-878ca081-03ec-4e59-9705-0a3834cc0888
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcf7fa2-09ad-4372-85ea-0210236f6a00
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

30238000 - Library automation equipment

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,842 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOTHECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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