Library Services platform & Library Discovery services
Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) is using a competitive dialogue procedure for the procurement of a new Library Services platform and Library Discovery services. Following a market consultation, it became apparent that multiple demonstrations offered diverse solutions, leading TU Delft to opt for a dialogue to design a customized, innovative platform together with selected parties. The assignment focuses on an integrated system that combines library management, cataloging, discovery, user authentication, analytics, and interoperability with existing infrastructure. Key points of attention include usability, scalability, data security, compliance with EU regulations, and a robust support and maintenance strategy. The tender is intended to realize a solution that strengthens the digital learning and research environment of TU Delft, improves the user experience, and increases the operational efficiency of the library services.
Services · Competitive dialogue · European procedure
01What is being requested
Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) is using a competitive dialogue procedure for the procurement of a new Library Services platform and Library Discovery services. Following a market consultation, it became apparent that multiple demonstrations offered diverse solutions, leading TU Delft to opt for a dialogue to design a customized, innovative platform together with selected parties. The assignment focuses on an integrated system that combines library management, cataloging, discovery, user authentication, analytics, and interoperability with existing infrastructure. Key points of attention include usability, scalability, data security, compliance with EU regulations, and a robust support and maintenance strategy. The tender is intended to realize a solution that strengthens the digital learning and research environment of TU Delft, improves the user experience, and increases the operational efficiency of the library services.
Prior to this procurement procedure, a market consultation took place. During this market consultation, it became clear through the various demonstrations presented that different solutions for a new Library Services platform & Library Discovery services can be offered to meet the needs of TU Delft. This has led TU Delft to choose a competitive dialogue procedure to engage in dialogue with selected parties regarding design and/or innovative solutions.
02Outcome
OCLC B.V.
03Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
04Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
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08Estimated value versus the market
€ 327K
€ 800K
€ 2,5 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436