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title: "Library Book Scanning Equipment and Maintenance"
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# Library Book Scanning Equipment and Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-954c9934-3f1b-4236-81e4-cd8d3940bec1

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a procurement process for the provision and maintenance of library book scanning equipment. The procurement, titled "Library Book Scanning Equipment and Maintenance", falls under the industry category of "Library equipment" (CPV code 39155100) and involves the delivery and installation of RFID/Barcode handheld device scanners and book return bins/kiosks across multiple university sites in Yorkshire and the Humber. This selective procurement was conducted as a mini-competition under LOT 1 of the LIB1021 AP framework managed by APUC, with a contract period starting on 27th August 2024 and ending on 31st August 2028. The total contract value is £68,550 GBP and the award stage was completed on 31st July 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in library equipment and maintenance services. With a focus on providing robust and ongoing support over a four-year period, companies capable of offering reliable service and support for RFID/Barcode technology and library return systems can benefit from partnering with educational institutions for long-term growth. Suppliers like Bibliotheca Limited, who was awarded this contract, demonstrate that large-scale companies with a background in library technology are well-suited to such opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of multiple sets of library equipment ranging from RFID/Barcode handheld device scanners as well as two types of Book Return Bins/Kiosks, to be delivered and installed across multiple University Sites. Maintenance and Service cover across a four year period for the equipment once implemented. This was ran as a Mini-Competition under LOT 1 of the LIB1021 AP framework managed by the APUC. All suppliers under this lot were invited and the full process was followed as per the Buyers guide provided for this framework. After the process has been conducted and the standstill completed the relevant supplier was awarded and the apropriate APUC contract drafted and signed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be2bc5fd-490c-463b-9ddf-2fc468ca225f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,550 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39155100 - Library equipment

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be2bc5fd-490c-463b-9ddf-2fc468ca225f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be2bc5fd-490c-463b-9ddf-2fc468ca225f
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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