--- title: "QUB/2062/21 Replacement Library Access System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02963b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02963b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02963b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02963b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2021-04-28" --- # QUB/2062/21 Replacement Library Access System Buyer: QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02963b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02963b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02963b.json) ## Summary Queen's University Belfast has initiated a tender process for the "QUB/2062/21 Replacement Library Access System" within the library equipment industry. This procurement, classified under goods, is presently in the Tender stage with a deadline for bid submissions set for 25 March 2021. The proposed installation and system implementation is scheduled to occur between 03 June 2021 and 30 August 2021, requiring strict adherence to this timeline. The tender follows an open procurement method, reinforcing transparency and competition among potential suppliers. This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in library equipment, software solutions, and related installation services. Businesses that can efficiently manage a challenging timeline and demonstrate capability in implementing library access systems will be well-suited to compete. The focus on minimising disruption to library services also highlights the importance of service reliability and quick execution, making this tender especially attractive for agile suppliers in the sector. ## Notice Queen's University Belfast wishes to engage with an Economic Operator to dismantle the current entry and exit hardware installed in the McClay Library and provide a new hardware and software solution.To minimise disruption to library services the window for the installation is assigned to the project is between 03 June 2021 - 30 August 2021. Although there is a two-month window assigned to the project it is anticipated that the Economic Operator will complete the System Implementation, System Installation/Testing/Commissioning within four weeks.Queen's acknowledges that this may represent a challenging timeline. However, Queen's will expect the Economic Operator to adhere strictly to the above completion dates as time is of the essence. Should an Economic Operator not be able to adhere to the above timeline, they must notify Queen's before the tender clarification date [22 March 2021]. No consideration will be given should Queen's receive any notifications after this date. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Queen's University Belfast wishes to engage with an Economic Operator to dismantle the current entry and exit hardware installed in the McClay Library and provide a new hardware and software solution.To minimise disruption to library services the window for the installation is assigned to the project is between 03 June 2021 - 30 August 2021. Although there is a two-month window assigned to the project it is anticipated that the Economic Operator will complete the System Implementation, System Installation/Testing/Commissioning within four weeks.Queen's acknowledges that this may represent a challenging timeline. However, Queen's will expect the Economic Operator to adhere strictly to the above completion dates as time is of the essence. Should an Economic Operator not be able to adhere to the above timeline, they must notify Queen's before the tender clarification date [22 March 2021]. No consideration will be given should Queen's receive any notifications after this date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009164-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT7 1NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 39155100 - Library equipment - 44221310 - Access gates ## Release History - 28 Apr 2021 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009164-2021 - 25 Feb 2021 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003795-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home - https://www.qub.ac.uk - https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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