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title: "(NU/1475) Supply and Installation of Book Security and Self Service Facilities"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# (NU/1475) Supply and Installation of Book Security and Self Service Facilities

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5318396b-6eea-47cd-88c9-3566ed588539

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, seeking suppliers for the project titled "(NU/1475) Supply and Installation of Book Security and Self Service Facilities". This contract falls under the library automation equipment category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 5 April 2019. The contract, valued at £281,512, is set to commence on 1 May 2019 and will last until 31 August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library management systems and technologies, particularly those offering RFID solutions. Companies capable of providing installation services, security detection systems, and self-service infrastructure upgrades would be well-positioned to compete. Given that the contract was awarded to 2CQR, businesses in this niche should seek to enhance their competitive edge and explore future tenders within the education sector.

## Notice

The University Library is upgrading book security and self-service infrastructure to a more modern system replacing the self-service infrastructure with an RFID solution comprising the supply and installation of RFID infrastructure, self-check units, staff workstations, security detection system, book sorter, and new exit gates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec83961-6a24-463a-a3a7-d51fe3a8636c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 23 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £281,512 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £394,207 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 2CQR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2019 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec83961-6a24-463a-a3a7-d51fe3a8636c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec83961-6a24-463a-a3a7-d51fe3a8636c
  25th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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