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title: "Contract for the provision of Lapsafe Devices for the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the provision of Lapsafe Devices for the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14a10425-8b86-49c1-b2e5-de74b1bf12b2

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the provision of Lapsafe devices, with a total value of £182,007.10. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer storage units and is related to the main library, Barnes Library, and the Dubai campus. The contract was awarded on 16th November 2018, following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 3rd December 2018 and is set to conclude on 7th December 2020. The delivery location for the devices is Birmingham, postal code B15 2TT.

This tender provides significant opportunities for technology firms specialising in automated solutions and library management systems, particularly those that can integrate with existing systems like Alma. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying computer storage units would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging with the University of Birmingham could also lead to further collaboration and contracts within the higher education sector.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham is looking to procure Lapsafe devices. Currently the devices integrate with the University's library management system (Alma) including customisation into the LapSafe and ApplicationServices. LapSafe have also created and deployed a bespoke management portal for UoB. Currently the devices are deployed to the University main library, Barnes Library and University's Dubai campus. The University is looking to replace the current Lapsafe devices which has cost in the region of PS182 007.10 The VEAT was Published on TED on 19/11/2018 and after a 10 day standstill there were no objections or queries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5feb34-28ab-4c44-b2e3-bb759aec19e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 7 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £182,007 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,007 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAPSAFE SELF-SERVICE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5feb34-28ab-4c44-b2e3-bb759aec19e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5feb34-28ab-4c44-b2e3-bb759aec19e8
  7th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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