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ID 4426293 - DAERA - AFBI - Provision of a Research Library Service.

DAERA AFBI – Provision of a Research Library Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2023 at 09:50

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Tender

21 Mar 2023 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food Biosciences Institute (AFBI) initiated a procurement process for a Research Library Service, with a contract recently awarded to Queen's University Belfast. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for Library software development services in Northern Ireland. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 17th May 2023, with a total value of £2,378,056. The tender process concluded without the application of standstill periods. It was managed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) on behalf of AFBI.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for organisations specializing in library services and computer-related services. Companies with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete for potential future tenders that may arise following the initial contract period. The procurement aimed to enhance AFBI's research library services, emphasising a balance between qualitative criteria and cost considerations. The contract duration includes an initial period of four years, with scope for a further extension of up to 4 years. Businesses interested in similar procurement opportunities in the services industry within Northern Ireland should monitor relevant platforms and be prepared to meet the submission terms and bid validity requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 4426293 - DAERA - AFBI - Provision of a Research Library Service.

Notice Description

This procurement is on behalf of Agri-Food Biosciences Institute (AFBI). This requirement is for AFBI's entire research library services. Please see specification for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is on behalf of Agri-Food Biosciences Institute (AFBI). This requirement is for AFBI's entire research library services. Please see specification for further details.

Options: Initial period of four years plus one further option to extend for up to 4 years.

Renewal: Initial period of four years plus one further option to extend for up to 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b4b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014133-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

72212160 - Library software development services

72500000 - Computer-related services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,430,043 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,430,043 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,378,056 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period and/or following any extensions.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DAERA AFBI – Provision of a Research Library Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Further Information

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