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title: "4971 - Libraries RFID replacement - LB Bexley & Tower Hamlets"
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# 4971 - Libraries RFID replacement - LB Bexley & Tower Hamlets

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d80d561-710e-46b5-a081-f720716ffd78

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley has completed a tender titled "4971 - Libraries RFID replacement - LB Bexley & Tower Hamlets" for the procurement of library automation equipment, specifically the installation of self-service RFID points and tagging plates across 10 locations in Bexley and 8 locations in Tower Hamlets. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a contract value of £780,000. The tender period ended on 20 February 2019, and the contract commenced on 25 February 2019, lasting until 31 December 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in library automation services, technology installation, and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this particularly appealing, as the requirement for ongoing support and maintenance services can pave the way for long-term partnerships. Given the increasing reliance on technology in public services, companies offering innovative solutions in this sector could leverage this contract as a means to expand their footprint in local government procurement.

## Notice

The London Boroughs of Bexley and Tower Hamlets are looking for a supplier to install new self service RFID points and RFID tagging plates in its libraries and to then then provide a support and maintenance service either in the form of an annual contract or warranty arrangement. Equipment is required at 10 locations in Bexley and 8 locations in Tower Hamlets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2b07ab-3359-40b2-b3d5-c1aafc0701cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £780,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA6 7AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2019 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2b07ab-3359-40b2-b3d5-c1aafc0701cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2b07ab-3359-40b2-b3d5-c1aafc0701cf
  28th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=379441313
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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