Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Central Bedfordshire Council
Priory House
Chicksands
SG17 5TQ
Contact
+44 3003005997
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3003008000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CBC-1286-T-CE RFID Supply Installation and Maintenance CBC Libraries
Reference number
CBC-1286-T-CE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39155100 - Library equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Central Bedfordshire Council Library Service (hereafter the Library Service) is inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and maintenance for the replacement of our end-of-life RFID equipment (Lot 1) and to expand our offer by providing additional RFID equipment via small form/Tablet based devices (Lot 2). The Library Service is seeking to install/replace RFID Technologies in 12 libraries, and commence this project before the end of March 2022. This will include the installation of self-service RFID terminals (large and small form), provision of integrated return bins (if possible), replacement or new security gates where required, staff training etc. The Library Service also wishes to automate stock management and audit procedures by the replacement of our hand-held shelf scanners.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 1 Standard RFID Equipment
Lot No
LOT 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 39155100 - Library equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Library locations: Ampthill, Barton, Biggleswade, Dunstable, Flitwick, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Potton, Sandy, Shefford, Stotfold, Toddington
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is all your standard RFID equipment: Large Form RFID Kiosks and associated furniture; Security Gates; Shelf Scanners; Staff Pads.
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
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract is for an initial period of five years with an option to extend, at Central Bedfordshire Council’s sole discretion, for a further three years in one yearly increments.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 2 Small Form RFID Devices
Lot No
LOT 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39155100 - Library equipment
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Library locations: Ampthill, Barton, Biggleswade, Dunstable, Flitwick, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Potton, Sandy, Shefford, Stotfold, Toddington
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for small form RFID Devices (Must be Tablets).
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
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract is for an initial period of five years with an option to extend, at Central Bedfordshire Council’s sole discretion, for a further three years in one yearly increments.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
6 December 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
6 December 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Central Bedfordshire Council
Priory House Monks Walk
Chicksands Shefford Bedfordshire
SG17 5TQ
Country
United Kingdom