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title: "MT0850 - Library Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587455"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-07-04"
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# MT0850 - Library Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587455

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process titled "MT0850 - Library Equipment." This tender falls under the education industry category and was conducted in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, with key dates indicating the contracts were signed on 13th June 2019. This open procurement method involved replacing existing library security and self-service equipment, with two specific lots: Book Sorters and Kiosks and Gates, valued at £250,000 each.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow in the education sector, particularly those that specialise in library equipment and technology solutions. Companies with expertise in providing automated library systems, security solutions, and self-service kiosk technology would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The University of Edinburgh's focus on modernising their library services highlights a demand for innovative solutions, making it an ideal landscape for SMEs in these niches.

## Notice

The University published undertook an exercise to replace the existing equipment for the Universities Library. A Mini Tender via the APUC Framework Agreement was completed - Library Security and Self-Service Equipment and Maintenance. The goods to be supplied are: Lot 1 - Book Sorters Lot 2 - Kiosk and Gates

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Book Sorters

Lot 1 - Book sorter included: - 1 x FlexAMH 1 Input with smartcard reader, 5 large bin Hybrid RFID/EM barcode book sorter; - 1 x FlexAMH 2 Inputs with smartcard readers, 5 large bin Hybrid RFID/EM barcode book sorter in line; - 10 x FlexAMH large bins.

Lot 2 - Kiosks and Gates

Lot 2 Kiosk and Gates includes the following: - 2 Hybrid RFID/EM barcode selfCheck 1000 height adjustable freestanding kiosk with smartcard reader; - 7 x selfCheck Components Hybrid in existing UoE furniture with smartcard readers - 1 x Tattle-Tape Gate Clear single Aisle Buried Cable version EM book detection system with patron counter (Library book security gate).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359325 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 42965000 - Information-processing equipment
- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359325

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359325
  MT0850 - Library Equipment - The University published undertook an exercise to replace the existing equipment for the Universities Library. A Mini Tender via the APUC Framework Agreement was completed - Library Security and Self-Service Equipment and Maintenance. The goods to be supplied are: Lot 1 - Book Sorters Lot 2 - Kiosk and Gates

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587455

## Provenance

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