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Library Management System

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Buyer Address: Park Place, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@cardiff.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
18324434.0 GBP
Published
09 Jul 2025, 11:31
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
16 Dec 2026, 00:00
Contract End
15 Dec 2033, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
48160000 - Library software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Ex Libris (UK) Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Wales Higher Education Libraries Forum (WHELF) represents all higher education institutions in Wales. These institutions, together with the National Library of Wales and the NHS Libraries in Wales, have procured a cloud-hosted next generation library management system.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: LMS

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