Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Kedleston Road
DERBY
DE221GB
Contact
Ianto Jones
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF - East Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Library Systems Replacement
Reference number
PROC-IJ-ITT366
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48161000 - Library management system
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Library is at the heart of University provision as an academic Library of excellence, a physical and digital destination for knowledge acquisition, curation, and creation. The digital experience of the Library requires enhancement to match user expectations as a core service for a future-fit University.
We require a replacement Library Management Solution, matching or exceeding our specification as defined within this document, to be delivered before the start of Academic Year 2022-23.
The Library is at the heart of University provision as an academic Library of excellence, a physical and digital destination for knowledge acquisition, curation, and creation. The digital experience of the Library requires enhancement to match user expectations as a core service for a future-fit University.
We require a replacement Library Management Solution, matching or exceeding our specification as defined within the specification of requirements document, to be delivered before the start of Academic Year 2022-23.
All documents available at the links provided.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To deliver excellence in the digital Library service we are running an open above-threshold process, awarding a 5-year contract (with the option to extend by a further 3 + 2 years), on the principle of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Following the initial contract period of 5 years, there are options to extend by a further 3 years, then by a further 2 years at the University of Derby's discretion.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend by 3 years, then a further 2 years.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Please refer to the links provided.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 August 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 August 2021
Local time
12:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
For additional information about how to access our Portal and to become a prospective supplier, please visit https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Derby
Derby
Country
United Kingdom