Tender

Library Equipment, Software and Maintenance

APUC LIMITED

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Tender

09 Feb 2023 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is being carried out by APUC LIMITED in the education sector based in Stirling, United Kingdom. The tender is for Library Equipment, Software and Maintenance with a total value of £5,000,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submission set for 13th March 2023, and the bidding process opening on the same date.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying library equipment and software to compete for a lucrative contract. Companies providing RFID security, self-service equipment, library software, and maintenance services would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The framework agreement allows for the potential extension of the contract for up to 4 years, providing a stable opportunity for the successful contractor to grow their business with APUC LIMITED.

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Notice Title

Library Equipment, Software and Maintenance

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a range of capable best value Contractors for the supply of Library Equipment, Software & Maintenance as detailed within this Invitation to Tender (ITT). The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Library security, self-service Equipment (RFID and EM), self service lockers, library occupancy monitoring solutions, self service laptop charging lockers including maintenance and self-service software including support and maintenance.

Lot Information

One Stop Shop (RFID Security and Self-Service Equipment with Maintenance)

This Lot covers a range of RFID Library Equipment and Materials, including installation, maintenance and training. Successful Contractors will be required to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain equipment for Customer Self Service Terminals. Also included are added value products of library occupancy monitoring solutions and library access control to enable 24 hour operation.

Renewal: The initial contract period is for two years commencing March 2023. Thereafter 2 annual options to extend the agreement for a further 12 months are exercisable at APUC's discretion.

EM and Hybrid Library Equipment

The scope of this Lot will include Library equipment that operates with the use of Electromagnetic security and/or a hybrid with EM/RFID technology capability. This product Lot will include security gates, workstations and self-check units or kiosks.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence March 2023 for a period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements.

Self Service Laptop Charging Lockers

The scope of this lot includes the supply and maintenance of Laptop lending lockers. The demand is growing for these lockers within the HE/FE sector, to assist with access to digital equipment and lifecycle extension of laptops.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence March 2023 for a period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements.

Self Service Software

The HE/FE institutions may require to purchase an commercial off the shelf (COTS) cloud based, self-checkout application to allow the automation of their check-out process.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence March 2023 for a period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a477
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004079-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

39155100 - Library equipment

48160000 - Library software package

72212160 - Library software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Niall Milroy
Contact Email
nmilroy@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7783551453

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

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