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PURCH2880 Provision of Library Stock and Shelving Removal Services and Storage

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed its procurement process for the PURCH2880 project, titled "Provision of Library Stock and Shelving Removal Services and Storage", located in Glasgow, UK. The contract has been awarded to Harrow Green Limited, a large-scale supplier, and involves the services category through an open procurement method. Significant dates include the contract signing on 9 April 2026, and the tender's completion. The process encompasses a range of stock movement and shelving services in one of Europe's largest university libraries as part of refurbishment works slated for April 2026.

This procurement offers growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the library services, storage, and logistics sectors. Due to the complexity and scale, companies with strong logistic capabilities and experience in handling large institutional projects will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders from the University of Glasgow. The project highlights the institution's commitment to community benefits, such as employment and training, that suppliers should align with to enhance their bid potential. Furthermore, the contract's duration provides ample opportunity for long-term participation in infrastructure enhancement, offering stability and strategic business advancement.

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Notice Title

PURCH2880 Provision of Library Stock and Shelving Removal Services and Storage

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2880 Provision of Library Stock and Shelving Removal Services and Storage

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2880 Provision of Library Stock and Shelving Removal Services and Storage

Renewal: Fixed period of 7 months with an extension of 11 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554363
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARROW GREEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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