This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Tender

08 May 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement exercise for the "Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC" was conducted by APUC Limited, located in Stirling, UK. This open procedure aimed to appoint up to three suppliers for various lots of equipment and maintenance services, crucial for educational institutions. The tender period ended on 11th June 2018, marking the transition to the award phase which commenced the same day. Contractors were expected to deliver on essential functionalities, ensuring timely installation and support of the required systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the library equipment and technology sector, especially those focusing on security systems and self-service solutions. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive support, training, and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful suppliers will not only secure contracts but will also have the chance to build long-term relationships with educational institutions across Scotland, fostering growth and visibility in a niche market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise was to appoint a range of capable, best value contractors for the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance. The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance including but not limited to provision of: - Timely installation of all required hardware and software functionality and upgrades; - All associated software licensing and or equivalent model of service delivery; - Support and Maintenance in line with contractual Service Level obligations; This procurement exercise was for the award of up to three lots as detailed below: Lot1 - One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot2 - Self Service Laptop Charging Locker(S)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot3 - Self Check-out App Design for award up to a maximum of three suppliers;

Lot Information

Self Service Laptop Loan Charging Locker(s)

Lot two - Self Service Laptop Charging Locker(s) and associated services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, including provision of all software, installation, maintenance and training. Successful Contractors are required to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain equipment for self service laptop charging lockers. This agreement will be open to members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC), and associated member institutions: London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Two periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

Self Check-out App Design

Lot three - Self Check-out App Design and associated services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, including provision of all software, installation, maintenance and training. Successful Contractors are required to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain software for Self Check-out App. This agreement is open to members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC), and associated member institutions: London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Two periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

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

Lot one - One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance) covers a range of RFID and EM Library Equipment and Materials, including installation, maintenance and training. Contractors are required to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain equipment for Customer Self Service Terminals. This agreement is open to members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC), and associated member institutions: London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Two further periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540710
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340845
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 Months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

2CQR Ltd

Bibliotheca Limited

Bintec Library Services Inc.

D-Tech International

SB Electronic Systems Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318774
    Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC - The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a range of capable, best value contractors for the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance. The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance including but not limited to provision of: - Timely installation of all required hardware and software functionality and upgrades; - All associated software licensing and or equivalent model of service delivery; - Support and Maintenance in line with contractual Service Level obligations; This procurement exercise is for the award of up to three lots as detailed below: Lot1 - One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot2 - Self Service Laptop Charging Locker(S)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot3 - Self Check-out App Design for award up to a maximum of three suppliers;
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340845
    Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC - The purpose of this procurement exercise was to appoint a range of capable, best value contractors for the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance. The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance including but not limited to provision of: - Timely installation of all required hardware and software functionality and upgrades; - All associated software licensing and or equivalent model of service delivery; - Support and Maintenance in line with contractual Service Level obligations; This procurement exercise was for the award of up to three lots as detailed below: Lot1 - One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot2 - Self Service Laptop Charging Locker(S)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot3 - Self Check-out App Design for award up to a maximum of three suppliers;

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