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title: "British Library Electronic Key Management System Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3de7f62-2238-40ef-8ef7-ba2c18ec004d"
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published: "2024-08-08"
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# British Library Electronic Key Management System Upgrade

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3de7f62-2238-40ef-8ef7-ba2c18ec004d

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## Summary

The British Library is seeking to upgrade its Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), which controls access to physical security systems at multiple sites, due to outdated hardware and software. This procurement, classified under "Security equipment," is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The tender, valued at £225,000, is open to submissions until 12:00 PM on 12th September 2024, with the contract period running from 4th October 2024 to 31st January 2025. The location of the procurement covers the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security equipment and IT solutions to participate in a high-value contract with a reputable institution. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The project requires expertise in managing and upgrading security systems, making it ideal for businesses experienced in similar IT infrastructure and hardware/software integration projects.

## Notice

The existing EKMS system cabinets which are manufactured by TRAKA. All of the hardware, firmware and the software have been serving beyond the manufacturer recommended life expectancy. This system requires an upgrade due to end of life hardware and outdated version of software, end of manufacturer support and spares non-availability. BL has an IP fibre optic network dedicated to the physical security systems on both sites. But the TRAKA System is currently installed using BL IT corporate network which connects hardware of both sites to a single Track System server hosted on BL SQL cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453b5f3d-d983-4eab-9e04-982befd99351 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 05:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453b5f3d-d983-4eab-9e04-982befd99351

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453b5f3d-d983-4eab-9e04-982befd99351
  8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Security-equipment./7PUNE686VV
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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