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QUB/2062/21 Replacement Library Access System

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2021 at 14:46

Tender

25 Feb 2021 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has initiated a tender process for the "QUB/2062/21 Replacement Library Access System" within the library equipment industry. This procurement, classified under goods, is presently in the Tender stage with a deadline for bid submissions set for 25 March 2021. The proposed installation and system implementation is scheduled to occur between 03 June 2021 and 30 August 2021, requiring strict adherence to this timeline. The tender follows an open procurement method, reinforcing transparency and competition among potential suppliers.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in library equipment, software solutions, and related installation services. Businesses that can efficiently manage a challenging timeline and demonstrate capability in implementing library access systems will be well-suited to compete. The focus on minimising disruption to library services also highlights the importance of service reliability and quick execution, making this tender especially attractive for agile suppliers in the sector.

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Notice Title

QUB/2062/21 Replacement Library Access System

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast wishes to engage with an Economic Operator to dismantle the current entry and exit hardware installed in the McClay Library and provide a new hardware and software solution.To minimise disruption to library services the window for the installation is assigned to the project is between 03 June 2021 - 30 August 2021. Although there is a two-month window assigned to the project it is anticipated that the Economic Operator will complete the System Implementation, System Installation/Testing/Commissioning within four weeks.Queen's acknowledges that this may represent a challenging timeline. However, Queen's will expect the Economic Operator to adhere strictly to the above completion dates as time is of the essence. Should an Economic Operator not be able to adhere to the above timeline, they must notify Queen's before the tender clarification date [22 March 2021]. No consideration will be given should Queen's receive any notifications after this date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University Belfast wishes to engage with an Economic Operator to dismantle the current entry and exit hardware installed in the McClay Library and provide a new hardware and software solution.To minimise disruption to library services the window for the installation is assigned to the project is between 03 June 2021 - 30 August 2021. Although there is a two-month window assigned to the project it is anticipated that the Economic Operator will complete the System Implementation, System Installation/Testing/Commissioning within four weeks.Queen's acknowledges that this may represent a challenging timeline. However, Queen's will expect the Economic Operator to adhere strictly to the above completion dates as time is of the essence. Should an Economic Operator not be able to adhere to the above timeline, they must notify Queen's before the tender clarification date [22 March 2021]. No consideration will be given should Queen's receive any notifications after this date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02963b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009164-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

39155100 - Library equipment

44221310 - Access gates

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gerard.fegan@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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