Tender

British Library Electronic Key Management System Upgrade

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

08 Aug 2024 at 05:40

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking to upgrade its Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), which controls access to physical security systems at multiple sites, due to outdated hardware and software. This procurement, classified under "Security equipment," is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The tender, valued at £225,000, is open to submissions until 12:00 PM on 12th September 2024, with the contract period running from 4th October 2024 to 31st January 2025. The location of the procurement covers the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security equipment and IT solutions to participate in a high-value contract with a reputable institution. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The project requires expertise in managing and upgrading security systems, making it ideal for businesses experienced in similar IT infrastructure and hardware/software integration projects.

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Notice Title

British Library Electronic Key Management System Upgrade

Notice Description

The existing EKMS system cabinets which are manufactured by TRAKA. All of the hardware, firmware and the software have been serving beyond the manufacturer recommended life expectancy. This system requires an upgrade due to end of life hardware and outdated version of software, end of manufacturer support and spares non-availability. BL has an IP fibre optic network dedicated to the physical security systems on both sites. But the TRAKA System is currently installed using BL IT corporate network which connects hardware of both sites to a single Track System server hosted on BL SQL cloud.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453b5f3d-d983-4eab-9e04-982befd99351
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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