Publication

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

IE 6609370 G

University of Limerick

Castletroy

Co.Limerick

IE

Contact person: Bridget Keenan

Telephone: +353 61234969

E-mail: Bridget.Keenan@ul.ie

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.educationprocurementservice.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87073

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=146935&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

electronically via: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=146935&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

BDB051C - RFT for the Provision of a Library Services Platform

Reference number: BDB051C

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48161000 - Library management system

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

Maynooth University (MU) invites tenders for the supply, implementation, maintenance and support of a Library Services Platform (LSP). This next generation system will enable the Library to both maximise potential efficiencies in workflows and processes and extend efficiencies currently underway. MU expects this new system will provide a unified resource management approach to the full range of Library services and in particular to the management of our collections both in print and online. This new system will ensure staff, researchers and students of MU and St Patrick’s College Maynooth (SPCM) will have access to a learning environment that enhances their interaction and engagement.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 295000.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48160000 - Library software package

72212160 - Library software development services

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Maynooth University

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Maynooth University (MU) invites tenders for the supply, implementation, maintenance and support of a Library Services Platform (LSP). This next generation system will enable the Library to both maximise potential efficiencies in workflows and processes and extend efficiencies currently underway. MU expects this new system will provide a unified resource management approach to the full range of Library services and in particular to the management of our collections both in print and online. This new system will ensure staff, researchers and students of MU and St Patrick’s College Maynooth (SPCM) will have access to a learning environment that enhances their interaction and engagement.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 295000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Seven (7) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)

Additional information

All information relating to this tender is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions: Please see RFT document for further details.

III.1.2)