---
title: "Library Book Management RFID Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823857"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Library Book Management RFID Procurement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823857

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Edinburgh focuses on the provision of a Library Book Management RFID System. This procurement is categorised under the education industry and the decision to award the contract, made under a mini-competition framework, relates specifically to library equipment, software, and maintenance services. The procurement process is at the award stage, having been completed with key dates including the signing of the contract on 13th November 2025. The contract is initially set for a duration of five years with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The main location for the delivery is in Edinburgh, under postal code EH1 1HT, within the UKM75 region. The method used for the procurement was limited, with the award having been made without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library and educational services, especially those offering electronic tagging and management systems. Companies with expertise in RFID technology and those capable of providing support and maintenance services for library systems would be well-suited to compete. Although large-scale, this specific contract was awarded to Bibliotheca Limited for £611,873.32, showcasing opportunities for large enterprises looking to establish or expand their footprint in educational technology solutions. The opportunity to subcontract services further allows for SMEs to gain a foothold by offering specialised RFID tagging services.

## Notice

Procurement of Library Book Management RFID System and support service via mini competition under LIB1021 AP LIBRARY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE Lot 1 - One Stop Shop

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for the provision of RFID Library Book Management Equipment and support services for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend by a period of up to 24 months.. Procurement for the provision of RFID Library Book Management Equipment and support services for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend by a period of up to 24 months.

Options: Contract is for an initial period of 5 years with option to extend for up to 24 months in two 12 month increments.

### Procurement Information

Awarded via a mini competition under framework reference LIB1021 AP Library Equipment, Software & Maintenance Lot 1 - One Stop Shop

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553693 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £611,873 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39155100 - Library equipment

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553693

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553693
  Library Book Management RFID Procurement - Procurement of Library Book Management RFID System and support service via mini competition under LIB1021 AP LIBRARY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE Lot 1 - One Stop Shop

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823857
- https://www.bibliotheca.com/en-gb/

## Provenance

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