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RHUL-25069 Library Self-Service Equipment Maintenance

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "RHUL-25069 Library Self-Service Equipment Maintenance" was conducted by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College. This process falls under the service category of IT services covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with the specific delivery location being the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was in the award stage as of 19th August 2025, and the contract awarded to Bibliotheca Limited commenced on 1st August 2025, with a completion date set for 31st July 2028. The procurement was conducted using a framework agreement, and the value of the contract is £44,985.

This tender offers growth opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in library self-service equipment and RFID technology. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large entities with the necessary infrastructure and experience in working with academic institutions or library systems may find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolio. Bibliotheca Limited, given their expertise and scale, was well-suited to meet the tender requirements and successfully secured the contract.

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Notice Title

RHUL-25069 Library Self-Service Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

Awarded to Bibliotheca Limited for RFID Equipment and maintenance and support via ESPO Framework Reference 350_23 (Library Hardware Solutions)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b1a4c8-40f5-4312-8ff9-6f24fc85049c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,985 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOTHECA

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