Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
49 Richmond Street ,Procurement, Finance Directorate
Glasgow
G1 1XQ
Contact
Peter Cameron
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
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
Upgrade of Norplan shelving system
Reference number
UOS-39023-S-2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £167,727
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39155100 - Library equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
Glasgow
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority has a requirement to upgrade its existing Nordplan shelving to Bruynzeel Dynamic II library shelving system. The upgrade will involve the upgrade of 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
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
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.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
UOS-37090-S-2025
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Bruynzeel Storage Systems Ltd
Sheddingdean Business Park, Marchants Way
Burgess Hill
RH15 8QY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £167,727
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
It should be noted that this VEAT notice is intended to inform the market of the intention to award a contract under Regulation 33 (1) (b) (ii) and whilst the system requires an award date before the notice publication, for the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that a contract has not been entered into before the publication of this notice. The University intends to enter into the contract on 06/01/2026.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=813271.
(SC Ref:813271)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.