--- title: "000860 Upgrade of the British Library's Life Safety Radio System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c01a33a9-a651-496d-b8e2-e74cef1700a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c01a33a9-a651-496d-b8e2-e74cef1700a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c01a33a9-a651-496d-b8e2-e74cef1700a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c01a33a9-a651-496d-b8e2-e74cef1700a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2017-07-14" --- # 000860 Upgrade of the British Library's Life Safety Radio System Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c01a33a9-a651-496d-b8e2-e74cef1700a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c01a33a9-a651-496d-b8e2-e74cef1700a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c01a33a9-a651-496d-b8e2-e74cef1700a5.json) ## Summary The British Library is seeking tenders for the upgrade of its Life Safety Radio System, a critical component of its security infrastructure. This procurement is classified under the "Radio installations" category and is valued at between £150,000 and £200,000. The tender, currently in the active stage, is conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The deadline for submissions is 14 August 2017, with the project scheduled to commence on 11 October 2017 and conclude by 31 March 2018. The procurement process is centred in England, with operational sites in London and Boston Spa, West Yorkshire. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in communication technologies, particularly those experienced in installing and maintaining digital radio systems. Suppliers with a proven track record in similar service delivery and the capability to provide training and technical support are encouraged to apply. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts within the government and public organisations. ## Notice The British Library has several safety and security systems to protect its premises along with running its every day operations. The Library has two separate sites to provide its services and these are located in A) London - St Pancras West Yorkshire - Boston Spa. One of the safety and security systems that the Library extensively uses is its life safety radio system. This system is an analogue Radio system and after many years of usage, it has reached its end of life. The successful tenderer will be expected to deliver following requirements; 1) Provide a detail design of the new life safety radio system based on the specifications provided 2)Supply and install the Digital Mobile Radio repeaters as necessary and connect them to the existing cabling or to the new IP network where the Library wishes to extend the radio network. 3) Assist the Library in purchasing additional licenses from Ofcom 4) Supply and configure hand held radio devices and other base units to replace the analogue handsets 5) Maintain the analogue system fully operational in parallel during the digital system upgrade works until the digital system is fully installed and ready to operate. Once this is achieved disconnect the analogue system and decommission the equipment, redundant cables completely. 6) Decommission the pager system and integrate the Telephone, fire alarm systems in to DMR system to assist emergency evacuation procedures. 7) Provide corrective maintenance to clear the faults generated on the analogue system to during the upgrade works. 8) Provide relevant training, handover documents, and functional asset list The successful supplier must demonstrate an appropriate skill set, proven track record of service delivery and provide excellent value for money If you are interested in this opportunity please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on the View Current Opportunities and Notices link on the home page for instructions on registering and downloading the SQ. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28ff2ec-b05d-4f96-9fab-9ce7c8214bd2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | THE BRITISH LIBRARY | | Locality | BOSTON SPA | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS23 7BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Wetherby | | Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32344250 - Radio installations ## Release History - 14 Jul 2017 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28ff2ec-b05d-4f96-9fab-9ce7c8214bd2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28ff2ec-b05d-4f96-9fab-9ce7c8214bd2 14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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