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title: "Libraries Uplifted - RFID Requirements"
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# Libraries Uplifted - RFID Requirements

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e26a5fb-69a0-4881-a2d6-54956d1bac70

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of RFID infrastructure items and tagging services for various library sites in England. The contract falls under the industry-specific software package category and was awarded to Bibliotheca Limited. The procurement process commenced with the publication of the tender on 24th June 2024, and the deadline for submissions was 14th May 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing library RFID solutions to engage with Sunderland City Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) catering to the industry-specific software package sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Bibliotheca Limited, will provide the RFID items and services as per the Council's requirement, showcasing the potential for growth through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. The Council wishes to appoint a sole supplier for the purchase various RFID items of infrastructure, as well as the provision of a tagging service across several Council library sites. The contract is for the one-off supply and was awarded via Lot 1 - Library RFID Solutions of the ESPO Library Hardware Solutions 350_23 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf503c8-a8be-445e-aa54-a9cc5aab854e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,861 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf503c8-a8be-445e-aa54-a9cc5aab854e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf503c8-a8be-445e-aa54-a9cc5aab854e
  25th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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