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title: "CBC-1286-T-CE RFID Supply Installation and Maintenance CBC Libraries - AWARD"
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# CBC-1286-T-CE RFID Supply Installation and Maintenance CBC Libraries - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cdfc8ce-2e91-4e64-aa99-50b000257f79

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "CBC-1286-T-CE RFID Supply Installation and Maintenance CBC Libraries," aimed at replacing and expanding RFID equipment across 12 libraries. This project, classified under library equipment, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Bibliotheca Limited for a total value of £238,080. The contract period commenced on 7th February 2022 and extends until 6th February 2027, with an option for a three-year extension. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline was 12:00 noon on 6th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in library automation, supply, and installation services, particularly those specialising in RFID technology. Companies that can offer innovative small form RFID devices, installation services, and comprehensive maintenance solutions will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, providers with experience in training library staff on new technologies will find this a beneficial sector for growth, given the ongoing need for library services to modernise their operations.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council Library Service (hereafter the Library Service) is inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and maintenance for the replacement of our end-of-life RFID equipment (Lot 1) and to expand our offer by providing additional RFID equipment via small form/Tablet based devices (Lot 2). Lot 1 is all your standard RFID equipment: Large Form RFID Kiosks and associated furniture; Security Gates; Shelf Scanners; Staff Pads. Lot 2 is for small form RFID Devices (Must be Tablets). The Library Service is seeking to install/replace RFID Technologies in 12 libraries, and commence this project before the end of March 2022. This will include the installation of self-service RFID terminals (large and small form), provision of integrated return bins (if possible), replacement or new security gates where required, staff training etc. The Library Service also wishes to automate stock management and audit procedures by the replacement of our hand-held shelf scanners. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 6th December 2021. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please send a correspondence using the 'In-tend' portal tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system closes at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 1st December 2021 The contract is for an initial period of five years with an option to extend, at Central Bedfordshire Council's sole discretion, for a further three years in one yearly increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f313a4-26bd-4112-b682-75f2e9908846 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 6 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,080 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
- 39155100 - Library equipment
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2022 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f313a4-26bd-4112-b682-75f2e9908846

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f313a4-26bd-4112-b682-75f2e9908846
  14th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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