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title: "Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC"
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# Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540710

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## Summary

The procurement exercise for the "Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC" was conducted by APUC Limited, located in Stirling, UK. This open procedure aimed to appoint up to three suppliers for various lots of equipment and maintenance services, crucial for educational institutions. The tender period ended on 11th June 2018, marking the transition to the award phase which commenced the same day. Contractors were expected to deliver on essential functionalities, ensuring timely installation and support of the required systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the library equipment and technology sector, especially those focusing on security systems and self-service solutions. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive support, training, and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful suppliers will not only secure contracts but will also have the chance to build long-term relationships with educational institutions across Scotland, fostering growth and visibility in a niche market.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement exercise was to appoint a range of capable, best value contractors for the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance. The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance including but not limited to provision of: - Timely installation of all required hardware and software functionality and upgrades; - All associated software licensing and or equivalent model of service delivery; - Support and Maintenance in line with contractual Service Level obligations; This procurement exercise was for the award of up to three lots as detailed below: Lot1 - One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot2 - Self Service Laptop Charging Locker(S)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot3 - Self Check-out App Design for award up to a maximum of three suppliers;

### Lot Information

Self Service Laptop Loan Charging Locker(s)

Lot two - Self Service Laptop Charging Locker(s) and associated services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, including provision of all software, installation, maintenance and training. Successful Contractors are required to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain equipment for self service laptop charging lockers. This agreement will be open to members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC), and associated member institutions: London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Two periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

Self Check-out App Design

Lot three - Self Check-out App Design and associated services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland, including provision of all software, installation, maintenance and training. Successful Contractors are required to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain software for Self Check-out App. This agreement is open to members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC), and associated member institutions: London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Two periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance)

Lot one - One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance) covers a range of RFID and EM Library Equipment and Materials, including installation, maintenance and training. Contractors are required to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain equipment for Customer Self Service Terminals. This agreement is open to members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and the following members of the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC), and associated member institutions: London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Two further periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340845 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 Months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | 2CQR; BIBLIOTHECA; BINTEC LIBRARY SERVICES; D-TECH INTERNATIONAL; SB ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
- 39155100 - Library equipment
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340845
- 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318774

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318774
  Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC - The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a range of capable, best value contractors for the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance. The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance including but not limited to provision of: - Timely installation of all required hardware and software functionality and upgrades; - All associated software licensing and or equivalent model of service delivery; - Support and Maintenance in line with contractual Service Level obligations; This procurement exercise is for the award of up to three lots as detailed below: Lot1 - One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot2 - Self Service Laptop Charging Locker(S)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot3 - Self Check-out App Design for award up to a maximum of three suppliers;
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340845
  Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance - APUC - The purpose of this procurement exercise was to appoint a range of capable, best value contractors for the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance. The scope of this procurement covers the supply of Library Security and Self Service Equipment and Maintenance including but not limited to provision of: - Timely installation of all required hardware and software functionality and upgrades; - All associated software licensing and or equivalent model of service delivery; - Support and Maintenance in line with contractual Service Level obligations; This procurement exercise was for the award of up to three lots as detailed below: Lot1 - One Stop Shop (Security and Self Service Equipment with Maintenance)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot2 - Self Service Laptop Charging Locker(S)for award up to a maximum of three suppliers; Lot3 - Self Check-out App Design for award up to a maximum of three suppliers;

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://ucsp.ac.uk/
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540710
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov,uk
- https://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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