Replacement of RFID Self-Service Kiosks and Security Gates in Bedford Borough Libraries
Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedReplacement of RFID Self-Service Kiosks and Security Gates in Bedford Borough Libraries
Awarded 04 Dec 2019
Awarded04 Dec 2019
Value£154,732.00
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryIT & Software
Ended 1y 11mo ago5y term
Awarded 4 Dec 2019Expired 3 Dec 2024
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Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Bibliotheca Limited, D-Tech International Limited, and Axiell Limited for the replacement of RFID devices, including kiosks, staff workstations, and security gates, across three libraries.
The new hardware supports the full range of library transactions, enables payment of charges and fees via credit and debit cards as well as cash, and manages security for all library items.
All library stock is tagged and compliant with ISO 15693, ISO 18000-3, and ISO 28560 standards.
The contract, valued at AUD 154,732, includes support and maintenance for all supplied hardware and software for a minimum of five years.
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Replacement of RFID Self-Service Kiosks and Security Gates in Bedford Borough Libraries
Won by BIBLIOTHECA LIMITED,D-TECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED,AXIELL LIMITED · Bedford Borough Council
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