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title: "Upgrade of Norplan shelving system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813271"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Upgrade of Norplan shelving system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813271

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has embarked on an upgrade of its existing Nordplan shelving system to the Dynamic II shelving system provided by Bruynzeel Storage Systems Ltd. This procurement activity falls under the education category and utilises a limited award procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement process encompasses the replacement of legacy electronic components with proprietary technology from Bruynzeel, ensuring a forward-looking solution with enhanced reliability. The contract, valued at £167,727, was signed on 22nd January 2026, with completed status, following a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice and standstill period as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technology upgrades and proprietary systems. The approach taken highlights the importance of possessing specialised technologies that meet technical requirements unique to existing infrastructure, in this case, expanding the capabilities of Bruynzeel's storage systems. While competition was limited due to the technical specificity, businesses with similar specialised expertise may find growth opportunities by understanding the niche demands within higher education institutions and aligning their solutions accordingly. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in relevant sectors can benefit by engaging with public agencies to offer distinct, proprietary solutions or collaborating with larger firms to access such contract opportunities.

## Notice

The project will involve the upgrade of the University's existing Nordplan shelving system to Bruynzeel's Dynamic II shelving system using proprietary hardware and software. The required work will involve upgrading legacy Nordplan electronic items by upgrading the existing motors and control panels to provide an up to date operating system which will enable many future years of use. The upgrade will futureproof the system and improve reliability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority has a requirement to upgrade its existing Nordplan shelving to Bruynzeel Dynamic II library shelving system. The upgrade will involve the University's existing Nordplan shelving system to Bruynzeel's Dynamic II shelving system, through the upgrade of legacy Nordplan electronic items by upgrading the existing motors and control panels for an up to date operating system which will enable many more years of use

### Procurement Information

Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication Justification for selected award procedure: 33.--(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases-- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; Explanation: The Contracting Authority requires to upgrade its existing Nordplan shelving system through the replacement of existing motors and control panels to enable an up to date operating system which will enable many future years' use. This is a closed system and the replacement motors and control panels are proprietary technology only available from Bruynzeel Storage Systems Ltd. The Nordplan shelving system upgrade requires technology which is only available from Bruynzeel Storage Systems Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549496 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £167,727 |

## 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 1XQ |
| 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 | BRUYNZEEL STORAGE 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

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
- 39155100 - Library equipment

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549496
- 25 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544231

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544231
  Upgrade of Norplan shelving system - The project will involve the upgrade of the University's existing Nordplan shelving system to Bruynzeel's Dynamic II shelving system using proprietary hardware and software. The required work will involve upgrading legacy Nordplan electronic items by upgrading the existing motors and control panels to provide an up to date operating system which will enable many future years of use. The upgrade will futureproof the system and improve reliability.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549496
  Upgrade of Norplan shelving system - The project will involve the upgrade of the University's existing Nordplan shelving system to Bruynzeel's Dynamic II shelving system using proprietary hardware and software. The required work will involve upgrading legacy Nordplan electronic items by upgrading the existing motors and control panels to provide an up to date operating system which will enable many future years of use. The upgrade will futureproof the system and improve reliability.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813271
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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