Library Solutions and Systems – Framework Agreement

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: LIBRARY SOLUTIONS AND SYSTEMS – FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
2. Awarding Authority: ESPO, GB Tel: 01162944163. Email: tenders@espo.org. (Ms. Krishna Mistry)
3. Contract type: Supply contract
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4. Description: Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. The awarding authority is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers for the provision of Library RFID equipment, self-service technology, installation, support and maintenance and associated services. We are also looking to include the scope of library management systems and associated support services to provide our customers with an overall library solution. The key aim of the framework will be to promote efficiencies and cost savings. Lot 1: Library RFIDs – This lot requires suppliers to provide library RFID equipment, software, installation, support and maintenance and training. Including any additional services to help deliver an efficient library solution. Lot 2: Self Service Technology – This lot requires suppliers to provide self-service technology and hardware to enable the general public to access libraries during out of hours. Including any additional services to help deliver an efficient library solution. Lot 3: Library Management Systems and Associated Support Services – This lot requires suppliers to provide both a cloud hosted library management system that will enable that will keep a record of all activity and transactions which occur within the library. Suppliers should also be able to provide any associated hardware, installation, support and maintenance and training. Including any associated services to help deliver an efficient library solution. The final lot structure is to be defined within the Invitation to Tender. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at ) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at:
5. CPV Code(s): 30238000, 48160000, 48161000, 79995000, 72268000
6. NUTS code(s): UKL, UKL1, UKL16
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Region(s) of supply: UNITED KINGDOM
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Opportunity Id DN415386
350_19
9. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated value £20,000,000.00
10. Expression of Interest End Date 1.8.2019 (12:00:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: Please log in or register at the following portal Web: to participate.
12. Other information: Keywords Library Solutions and Systems
Estimated contract dates
Start date 12/09/2019
End date 11/09/2021
TKR-2019617-EX-1084477