Tender

RFID Self-Service Kiosks for Worcestershire Libraries

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Aug 2019 at 10:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Worcestershire County Council as the buying organisation, seeking bids for the provision and support of RFID-enabled self-service kiosks for libraries, titled "RFID Self-Service Kiosks for Worcestershire Libraries." This falls under the hardware industry category and is located in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 30th August 2019, with a submission deadline of 6th September 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract duration starting from 20th September 2019 to 19th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for manufacturers of self-service library systems, particularly those specialising in RFID technology. Businesses directly involved in the production of kiosks are encouraged to apply, as the buyer explicitly states that contracts will only be awarded to the manufacturers and no intermediaries will be entertained. The competition could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have relevant capabilities and experience in delivering such technological solutions to enhance library services across a network of 21 libraries in the county.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFID Self-Service Kiosks for Worcestershire Libraries

Notice Description

Provision and support of RFID-enabled self-service kiosks to enable Worcestershire Library users to check out and return books without library staff intervention. Payment terminals (cash, and cash with card) will be required for some kiosks. PLEASE NOTE THAT CONTRACTS WILL ONLY BE AWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THE KIOSKS THEMSELVES; PLEASE NO INTERMEDIARIES. There are 21 libraries across the County. There is also a library which is a joint venture between Worcestershire County Council and the University of Worcester. Two options are required: 1) Excluding The Hive: 28 kiosks - 1 basic, 7 credit card and 20 cash 2) Including The Hive: 32 Kiosks - 1 basic, 10 credit card, 21 cash Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT CONTRACTS WILL ONLY BE AWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THE SYSTEMS; PLEASE NO INTERMEDIARIES Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d7cf5c9-41cb-4dd4-adf7-fe0dc46132aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc4bc1a-e0ca-421e-a9c9-b0befc774f0b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2019 - 19 Sep 2020 1-2 years
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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