Upgrade of Norplan shelving system

Location

Glasgow

Description

The project will involve the upgrade of the University's existing Nordplan shelving system to Bruynzeel's Dynamic II shelving system using proprietary hardware and software. The required work will involve upgrading legacy Nordplan electronic items by upgrading the existing motors and control panels to provide an up to date operating system which will enable many future years of use. The upgrade will futureproof the system and improve reliability.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Contracting Authority has a requirement to upgrade its existing Nordplan shelving to Bruynzeel Dynamic II library shelving system. The upgrade will involve the upgrade of the University's existing Nordplan shelving system to Bruynzeel's Dynamic II shelving system, through the upgrade of legacy Nordplan electronic items by upgrading the existing motors and control panels for an up to date operating system which will enable many more years of use

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 30238000 - Library automation equipment
• 39155100 - Library equipment

Indicators

Legal Justification

Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication Justification for selected award procedure: 33.—(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases— (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; Explanation: The Contracting Authority requires to upgrade its existing Nordplan shelving system through the replacement of existing motors and control panels to enable an up to date operating system which will enable many future years' use. This is a closed system and the replacement motors and control panels are proprietary technology only available from Bruynzeel Storage Systems Ltd. The Nordplan shelving system upgrade requires technology which is only available from Bruynzeel Storage Systems Ltd.

Other Information

It should be noted that this VEAT notice is intended to inform the market of the intention to award a contract under Regulation 33 (1) (b) (ii) and whilst the system requires an award date before the notice publication, for the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that a contract has not been entered into before the publication of this notice. The University intends to enter into the contract on 06/01/2026. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=813271. (SC Ref:813271)