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Somerset Libraries furniture mini competition using YPO Library Solutions 888

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2021 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by Somerset County Council for the title "Somerset Libraries furniture mini competition using YPO Library Solutions 888," targeting the industry category of furniture and furnishings. Located in Bridgwater, England, this process is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £300,000, is part of a refurbishment project for Bridgwater Library, which is scheduled to begin on 2nd August 2021 and run until 1st August 2023. Key dates include the tender deadline on 15th April 2021. The method adopted for this procurement is the open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the design and supply of furniture, particularly for those that specialise in innovative and modern furnishing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this opportunity especially appealing, as the successful supplier may also be considered for future projects in several other libraries in Somerset, thus allowing for potential growth and expansion into additional contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Libraries furniture mini competition using YPO Library Solutions 888

Notice Description

Bridgwater Library is the 3rd largest and busiest library in Somerset, it is also in part, a Grade II listed building. It is due to undergo some major building and internal refurbishment works in 2022. Somerset Libraries is looking for an innovative and modern approach to the design layout, to showcase our book stock and provide an exciting space for the community in and around Bridgwater. We operate a staffed and self-service option at Bridgwater (3 kiosks). The purpose of this quotation is for the design and furniture for Bridgwater Library however it is our intention for the successful supplier to be used for several more libraries to keep the look and feel the same. These include but are not limited to the following libraries: Wellington Minehead Langport Crewkerne We therefore require that the prices quoted for Bridgwater library to be available for these projects also (please note subsequent furniture requirements for all of the above 4 libraries combined will be approximately 40% to 50% of the size of the Bridgwater requirement.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebf0f45-94f4-44fc-86a8-35201d9d3d55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2023 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Penny Bale
Contact Email
pabale@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823356837

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FG LIBRARY PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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