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Published 21 Jan 2025, 16:20 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project

Official notice

Authority: London Borough of Merton (Local council)

4 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Awarded value£286,9604 contracts · exc. VAT
Submissions closed 21 Feb 2025awarded 22 Apr 2025
Awarded to Bibliotheca +2 more4 awards

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The London Borough of Merton (“the Council”) has evaluated bids for Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project. The requirement consists of 4 Lots. Lot 1 the replacement of existing self-service kiosks and integrated payment systems, which support customer transactions across 7 library sites, a solution for our handheld stock management devices and staff pads. Lot 2 the replacement of existing Self –Access Technology across 5 library sites. Lot 3 replacement Fixed People-Counter systems across 7 libraries. Lot 4 the replacement of Self-Service Tablets and docking stations across all 7 sites.

CPV: Library equipment · Library management system · Library services · Library software package

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Lot 1 the replacement of existing self-service kiosks and integrated payment systems,…Awarded

Lot 1 the replacement of existing self-service kiosks and integrated payment systems, which support customer transactions across 7 library sites, a solution for our handheld stock management devices and staff pads.

Delivery: London
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Lot 2 the replacement of existing Self –Access Technology across 5 library sitesAwarded
Lot #3Lot 3 replacement Fixed People-Counter systems across 7 librariesAwarded
Lot #4Lot 4 the replacement of Self-Service Tablets and docking stations across all 7 sitesAwarded

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 55%Social value: 5%
Published sub-criteria (3)
  • Technical/Quality: 40%
  • Cost: 55%
  • Social value: 5%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Cost: 55
  • Technical/Quality: 40
  • Social value: 5
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 55 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
21 Jan 2025, 16:20 GMT
Last source update
3 Jul 2025, 10:48 BST
Award evaluation window
21 Feb 2025 – …
Authority reference
DN759910
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-037035
Classification (CPV)
Library equipmentLibrary management systemLibrary servicesLibrary software package
Delivery area
London (UKI63)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d523 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
21 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
21 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

21 Feb 2025 → 3 Jul 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    21 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    21 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    3 Jul 2025, 10:48 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    3 Jul 2025, 10:48 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 4
Awarded value £286,9604 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 2016 from SMEs
Contracts signed 4latest 22 Apr 2025

Contracts

  • Contract 037035-2025-DN759910-1 · Bibliotheca

    Signed
    22 Apr 2025
    Value
    £122,450
    Status
    active
  • Contract 037035-2025-DN759910-2 · Lyngsoe SystemsSME

    Signed
    22 Apr 2025
    Value
    £24,360
    Status
    active
  • Contract 037035-2025-DN759910-3 · Nexbib Solutions LimitedSME

    Signed
    22 Apr 2025
    Value
    £27,170
    Status
    active
  • Contract 037035-2025-DN759910-4 · Lyngsoe SystemsSME

    Signed
    22 Apr 2025
    Value
    £112,980
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Lot 1 the replacement of existing self-service kiosks and integrated payment systems,…5bids · 5 electronic4——
2 · Lot 2 the replacement of existing Self –Access Technology across 5 library sites5bids · 5 electronic4——
3 · Lot 3 replacement Fixed People-Counter systems across 7 libraries5bids · 5 electronic4——
4 · Lot 4 the replacement of Self-Service Tablets and docking stations across all 7 sites5bids · 5 electronic4——
Whole notice———£40,000 – £430,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

London Borough of Merton

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Civic Centre, London Rd, Morden, London, SM4 5DXContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of JusticeReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • BibliothecaAwarded supplier Landmark House,, Station Road,, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport,, Greater Manchester,, North West, SK8 7BS
  • Lyngsoe Systems LtdAwarded supplier Unit 2, Long Bennington Business Park, Main Street, Long Bennington, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, NG23 5JR
  • Lyngsoe Systems LtdAwarded supplier Unit 2, Long Bennington Business Park, Main Street, Long Bennington,, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, NG23 5JR
  • Nexbib Solutions LimitedAwarded supplier Thrive 5300 Lakeside, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheshire, North West, SK8 3GP

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.