Contract awardedLibrary RFID

CBC-1286-T-CE RFID Supply Installation and Maintenance CBC Libraries - AWARD

Central Bedfordshire Council
East of England
Open procedure
7 February 2022 to 6 February 2027

Replacement and expansion of RFID technology across 12 library sites. The project includes the installation of large and small form self-service terminals, integrated return bins, security gates, and handheld stock management scanners. The contract requires full system implementation, staff training, and ongoing maintenance support.

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Awarded value: £238k; As published
Published: 14 April 2022
Awarded: 16 March 2022; Bibliotheca
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 6 February 2027

What the contract covers

Supply, installation and maintenance of RFID devices

Supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of RFID library equipment, including self-service kiosks, security gates, shelf scanners, and tablet-based management devices.

Supply, installation and maintenance of Large Form RFID Kiosks and associated furniture, Security Gates, Shelf Scanners and Staff Pads
Replacement of end-of-life standard RFID equipment in 12 libraries
Replacement of hand-held shelf scanners to automate stock management and audit procedures
Supply, installation and maintenance of additional small form RFID devices, which must be tablets
Installation of small form RFID terminals in 12 libraries

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Supply, installation and maintenance of RFID devices
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 60 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 96 months
Contract dates: 7 February 2022 to 6 February 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Goods
CPV codes: 39155100, 48160000, 30238000

Services in this contract

Library self-service and RFID systemMain service£69k typicalRFID library kiosks, gates and scanners supply, installation, maintenance

Lifecycle

Published
14 April 2022
Contract awardedto Bibliotheca
16 March 2022
Contract starts
7 February 2022
Contract ends
6 February 2027

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Central Bedfordshire Council

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Bibliotheca

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/175386/cbc-1286-t-ce-rfid-supply-installation-and-maintenance-cbc-libraries-award
Buyer reference: CBC-1286-T-CE - AWARD
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-8cdfc8ce-2e91-4e64-aa99-50b000257f79
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Central Bedfordshire Council. CBC-1286-T-CE RFID Supply Installation and Maintenance CBC Libraries - AWARD. Contract award, 14 April 2022. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/175386/cbc-1286-t-ce-rfid-supply-installation-and-maintenance-cbc-libraries-award (accessed 5 November 2026).