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title: "Libraries Self-Serve Kiosks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0599ea"
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# Libraries Self-Serve Kiosks

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0599ea

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## Summary

The procurement process is being overseen by Medway Council, based in Chatham, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Libraries Self-Serve Kiosks," falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The initiative is in the tender stage, inviting submissions for the supply, installation, and maintenance of ten self-service kiosks across nine library sites within the Medway area. The total value of the contract is £42,000, and it covers maintenance, technical support, and warranty services over five years. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 29th September 2025, with the contract period beginning on 1st December 2025 and ending on 29th November 2030. The procurement is conducted as an open competition below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced library technologies, particularly those that can provide long-term maintenance and technical support. Companies with expertise in integrating systems with existing library management software would find this contract compelling. The project prioritises quality, with 85% of the award criteria focused on it, making it critical for contenders to demonstrate both innovation and reliability in their offerings. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the UK public library services sector, providing them with a platform to showcase their solutions in a multi-site project.

## Notice

Medway Council's library service provides access to a range of free library and community services through a network of 15 libraries in communities across Medway. Medway Council also operates a home library service to residential care homes or borrowers with limited mobility and has plans to start a pop-up library later this year. Medway Libraries currently provides a counter service for issue and returning stock using Spydus library management system. The Spydus website also allows borrowers to reserve stock without the need of staff intervention. Medway Libraries are looking to install ten self-service library kiosks in nine of its libraries with the aim of reducing demands on counter staff and ease waiting times, enabling staff to spend more time engaging with customers on the library floor. This document invites tenders to supply, install and maintain 10 self-serve kiosks at 9 library sites The contract will also include maintenance, technical support and extended warranty services for 5 years, including initial and ongoing integration and compatibility with our LMS software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056420-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 29 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | £42,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 08:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056420-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056420-2025
  15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.MEDWAY.GOV.UK
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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