Supply of bibliographic materials to the UNED centre library in Huelva

Summary

The tender concerns the successive supply of books and other bibliographic materials to the library of the UNED centre in Huelva. The supplier will provide general and specialist materials related to UNED courses and studies, in any language and format, including audiovisual materials; the total quantity will depend on the library’s needs. Delivery is to be made in Huelva, normally using the latest edition available on the market. The supplier must cover delivery and return costs. The technical specification sets a maximum delivery period of 10 days from order placement; the award criteria assess delivery times of up to 10 days for domestic books and up to 20 days for foreign books. The initial contract term is one year, expected to start on 1 January 2027, with up to four one-year extensions, for a maximum total term of five years. The annual budget is €4,807.70 excluding VAT, and the estimated total value including possible extensions is €24,038.50 excluding VAT. Offers are scored on catalogue discounts (up to 35 points), service quality (up to 45 points), and complete and speedy order handling (up to 20 points). A discount of at least 10% is mandatory and the maximum is 15%; delivery and returns must be free of charge. Service-quality scoring includes personalised customer support and resolution of enquiries within 48 hours, UNED bibliographic information, newsletters, an e-book platform, and preparing quotations within five working days. Bidders must be registered in the required register or prove that their registration application was submitted before the deadline. They must demonstrate financial and technical capacity and submit an electronic offer with a responsible declaration and a commitment to provide personnel and material resources. The deadline for submitting offers is 15 days from the contract notice.