---
title: "Provision of a Book Sorter and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621172"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-05-07"
---

# Provision of a Book Sorter and Associated Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621172

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of a Book Sorter and Associated Services." This procurement falls within the education sector and was conducted through an open procedure as part of the APUC framework for Library Security and Self-Service Equipment and Maintenance. The contract was signed on 4th May 2020, with a total value of £35,300. This award follows a competitive tender process that attracted three bids, all from SMEs, demonstrating a healthy level of interest in this procurement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those focused on providing library security and self-service equipment, maintenance services, and related technologies. Companies that are agile and experienced in the education sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, will be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, benefiting from the ongoing demand for innovative solutions in educational settings. Engaging in this market can enhance their growth prospects as institutions increasingly seek efficient, cost-effective services.

## Notice

Mini-competition under the APUC "Library Security and Self-Service Equipment and Maintenance" (LIB1009-AP) framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini-competiton under the APUC "Library Security and Self-Service Equipment and Maintenance" (LIB1009-AP) framework.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386301 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 2CQR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386301

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386301
  Provision of a Book Sorter and Associated Services - Mini-competition under the APUC "Library Security and Self-Service Equipment and Maintenance" (LIB1009-AP) framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.bield.co.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621172

## Provenance

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