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title: "ID 4426293 - DAERA - AFBI - Provision of a Research Library Service."
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# ID 4426293 - DAERA - AFBI - Provision of a Research Library Service.

Buyer: DAERA AFBI – PROVISION OF A RESEARCH LIBRARY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b4b5

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## Summary

The Agri-Food Biosciences Institute (AFBI) initiated a procurement process for a Research Library Service, with a contract recently awarded to Queen's University Belfast. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for Library software development services in Northern Ireland. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 17th May 2023, with a total value of £2,378,056. The tender process concluded without the application of standstill periods. It was managed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) on behalf of AFBI.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for organisations specializing in library services and computer-related services. Companies with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete for potential future tenders that may arise following the initial contract period. The procurement aimed to enhance AFBI's research library services, emphasising a balance between qualitative criteria and cost considerations. The contract duration includes an initial period of four years, with scope for a further extension of up to 4 years. Businesses interested in similar procurement opportunities in the services industry within Northern Ireland should monitor relevant platforms and be prepared to meet the submission terms and bid validity requirements.

## Notice

This procurement is on behalf of Agri-Food Biosciences Institute (AFBI). This requirement is for AFBI's entire research library services. Please see specification for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is on behalf of Agri-Food Biosciences Institute (AFBI). This requirement is for AFBI's entire research library services. Please see specification for further details.

Options: Initial period of four years plus one further option to extend for up to 4 years.

Renewal: Initial period of four years plus one further option to extend for up to 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014133-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period and/or following any extensions. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,430,043 |
| Lots value | £2,430,043 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,378,056 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DAERA AFBI – PROVISION OF A RESEARCH LIBRARY SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72212160 - Library software development services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 18 May 2023 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014133-2023
- 21 Mar 2023 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008154-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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