Contract awardedLibrary RFID

Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project

London Borough of Merton
London
16 January 2026 to end not published

Replacement of library infrastructure across 7 sites, including 15 RFID self-service kiosks with integrated payment systems, staff pads, and handheld stock management devices. The project also covers self-access technology for 5 sites, 14 fixed people-counter units, and self-service tablets with docking stations for digital media access. The scope includes delivery and installation of hardware, with optional cost estimates for additional site coverage.

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Awarded value: £122k; As published
Published: 21 January 2025
Awarded: 22 April 2025; Bibliotheca, Lyngsoe Systems and Nexbib Solutions Limited
Contract length: Not stated

What the contract covers

Supplies contract

Provision and installation of library self-service technology, including RFID kiosks, automated access systems, people counters, and digital reading tablets.

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 3	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 4	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Supplies contract
Contract dates: 16 January 2026 to end not published
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 4
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Supplies
CPV codes: 48160000, 39155100, 48161000, 92511000

Services in this contract

Library self-service and RFID systemMain service£69k typicalLibrary self-service kiosks, self-access technology and handheld devices replacement
Footfall and space occupancy analytics£63k typicalFixed people-counter systems across seven libraries

Lifecycle

Published
21 January 2025
Contract awardedto Bibliotheca, Lyngsoe Systems and Nexbib Solutions Limited
22 April 2025
Contract starts
16 January 2026
Contract endsEnd date not published

The buyer

London Borough of Merton

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The suppliers

Bibliotheca

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Lyngsoe Systems

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Nexbib Solutions Limited

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/904985/merton-libraries-self-service-replacement-project
Buyer reference: DN759910
Last checked: 5 November 2026

London Borough of Merton. Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project. Contract award, 21 January 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/904985/merton-libraries-self-service-replacement-project (accessed 5 November 2026).