Award

Supply and installation of Book Scanners for library digitisation project

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2024 at 17:01

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 15:30

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Wales, located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of book scanners for their library digitisation project. This procurement process, initiated as a tender and reaching the award stage on 21st November 2024, falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies. The awarded contract, following an open procurement method, was signed on 21st November 2024, with Lensart Limited, based in Swindon, selected as the successful supplier. The project includes the delivery, installation, and commissioning of high-quality book scanning equipment on-site at the National Library of Wales and a support contract for at least three years.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in digital imaging, scanners, and library automation equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing high-quality book scanning solutions can benefit from such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. Companies with expertise in offering robust after-sales support and maintenance could also be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The inclusion of delivering, commissioning, and maintaining complex equipment for national institutions further underscores the importance of comprehensive service offerings in winning such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and installation of Book Scanners for library digitisation project

Notice Description

The National Library of Wales is seeking to replace its existing book scanning systems with new high quality equipment.The book scanning equipment should be capable of capturing images in full colour up to A2 size at a minimum of 400ppi. It should be equipped with a cantilever book cradle capable of supporting a bound volume to open to 180 degrees.The equipment needs to be delivered and commissioned on-site at the NLW building in Aberystwyth and have a support contract for at least 3 years from installation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145588
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145588
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30124500 - Scanner accessories

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30216110 - Scanners for computer use

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30238000 - Library automation equipment

38520000 - Scanners

38651000 - Cameras

38651600 - Digital cameras

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES
Contact Name
Scott Waby
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1970632800

Buyer Location

Locality
CEREDIGION
Postcode
SY23 3BU
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LENSART

Further Information

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