--- title: "Library Equipment, Software and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a477" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a477" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a477.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a477.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2023-02-09" --- # Library Equipment, Software and Maintenance Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a477 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a477) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a477.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is being carried out by APUC LIMITED in the education sector based in Stirling, United Kingdom. The tender is for Library Equipment, Software and Maintenance with a total value of £5,000,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submission set for 13th March 2023, and the bidding process opening on the same date. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying library equipment and software to compete for a lucrative contract. Companies providing RFID security, self-service equipment, library software, and maintenance services would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The framework agreement allows for the potential extension of the contract for up to 4 years, providing a stable opportunity for the successful contractor to grow their business with APUC LIMITED. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a range of capable best value Contractors for the supply of Library Equipment, Software & Maintenance as detailed within this Invitation to Tender (ITT). The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Library security, self-service Equipment (RFID and EM), self service lockers, library occupancy monitoring solutions, self service laptop charging lockers including maintenance and self-service software including support and maintenance. ### Lot Information One Stop Shop (RFID Security and Self-Service Equipment with Maintenance) This Lot covers a range of RFID Library Equipment and Materials, including installation, maintenance and training. Successful Contractors will be required to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain equipment for Customer Self Service Terminals. Also included are added value products of library occupancy monitoring solutions and library access control to enable 24 hour operation. Renewal: The initial contract period is for two years commencing March 2023. Thereafter 2 annual options to extend the agreement for a further 12 months are exercisable at APUC's discretion. EM and Hybrid Library Equipment The scope of this Lot will include Library equipment that operates with the use of Electromagnetic security and/or a hybrid with EM/RFID technology capability. This product Lot will include security gates, workstations and self-check units or kiosks. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence March 2023 for a period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements. Self Service Laptop Charging Lockers The scope of this lot includes the supply and maintenance of Laptop lending lockers. The demand is growing for these lockers within the HE/FE sector, to assist with access to digital equipment and lifecycle extension of laptops. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence March 2023 for a period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements. Self Service Software The HE/FE institutions may require to purchase an commercial off the shelf (COTS) cloud based, self-checkout application to allow the automation of their check-out process. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence March 2023 for a period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004079-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | April 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 39155100 - Library equipment - 48160000 - Library software package - 72212160 - Library software development services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2023 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004079-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members - https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.lupc.ac.uk/members/our-members - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/home - https://www.supc.ac.uk/our-members/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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