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Library Book Scanning Equipment and Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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31 Jul 2024 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a procurement process for the provision and maintenance of library book scanning equipment. The procurement, titled "Library Book Scanning Equipment and Maintenance", falls under the industry category of "Library equipment" (CPV code 39155100) and involves the delivery and installation of RFID/Barcode handheld device scanners and book return bins/kiosks across multiple university sites in Yorkshire and the Humber. This selective procurement was conducted as a mini-competition under LOT 1 of the LIB1021 AP framework managed by APUC, with a contract period starting on 27th August 2024 and ending on 31st August 2028. The total contract value is £68,550 GBP and the award stage was completed on 31st July 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in library equipment and maintenance services. With a focus on providing robust and ongoing support over a four-year period, companies capable of offering reliable service and support for RFID/Barcode technology and library return systems can benefit from partnering with educational institutions for long-term growth. Suppliers like Bibliotheca Limited, who was awarded this contract, demonstrate that large-scale companies with a background in library technology are well-suited to such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Book Scanning Equipment and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of multiple sets of library equipment ranging from RFID/Barcode handheld device scanners as well as two types of Book Return Bins/Kiosks, to be delivered and installed across multiple University Sites. Maintenance and Service cover across a four year period for the equipment once implemented. This was ran as a Mini-Competition under LOT 1 of the LIB1021 AP framework managed by the APUC. All suppliers under this lot were invited and the full process was followed as per the Buyers guide provided for this framework. After the process has been conducted and the standstill completed the relevant supplier was awarded and the apropriate APUC contract drafted and signed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-954c9934-3f1b-4236-81e4-cd8d3940bec1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be2bc5fd-490c-463b-9ddf-2fc468ca225f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£68,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOTHECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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