This project is tasked with procuring a framework agreement with a supplier of library selfcheck equipment (including, as required, book detection systems, staff selfcheck workstations, selfservice issue/return machines, book sorters, remote management software, and associated selfcheck equipment).

The current framework agreement with 3M expired on 31 July 2015.  The new framework agreement should cover the next 3 years (ie to 2017/18), with an option for extension to 5 years (ie to 2019/20).  A comprehensive maintenance agreement for equipment purchased under the framework will also be required, in the event that a supplier other than 3M is engaged (there is an existing annual maintenance agreement with 3M for 3M equipment).