ID 5943773 - DoF Procurement of monographs for NICS Libraries

A Tender Notice
by DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
3 year
Value
£350K
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
08 May 2025
Delivery
17 Aug 2025 to 16 Aug 2028
Deadline
11 Jun 2025 14:00

Concepts

Location

Northern Ireland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The Department of Finance (DoF) requires the supply and delivery of monographs in both print and electronic format to all beneficiaries of the contract including the NICS libraries and the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Contract will include other libraries and public bodies who purchase books and ebooks which are listed at Appendix A of the Specification The scope of the contract is in two Lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. Suppliers may apply for one or both Lots: Lot 1. General publications (publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage) and Lot 2. E-books (general publications as in Lot 1 published in electronic format)

Lot Division

1 General publications
  • Value: £200K

Lot 1 requires the Supplier to provide publications generally available from a variety of publishers with a wide subject coverage

Award Criteria
AC1 Proposed Delivery & Quality of Service As per Tender documentation.
AC2 Contract Management As per Tender documentation.
AC3 Bibliographic Support As per Tender documentation.
AC4 Percentage discount offered As per Tender documentation.
AC5 Delivery cost As per Tender documentation.
2 E-books
  • Value: £150K

Lot 2 requires the Supplier to provide a wide selection of published books in ebook format.

Award Criteria
AC1 Proposed Delivery & Quality of Service As per Tender documentation.
AC2 Contract Management As per Tender documentation.
AC3 Bibliographic Support As per Tender documentation.
AC4 Percentage discount offered As per Tender documentation.

Renewal Options

Following the initial contract period there is one option to extend for a further period of one year. Following the initial contract period

CPV Codes

  • 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
  • 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
  • 22110000 - Printed books
  • 22113000 - Library books
  • 22120000 - Publications
  • 22121000 - Technical publications

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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