Tender

British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

BRITISH LIBRARY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

18 Jan 2022 at 07:30

Tender

13 Dec 2021 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the "British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework," a public procurement process focused on providing high-quality conservation and binding services. This framework is categorised under bookbinding services and involves various lots, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The tender is currently active within the services industry and is located in London, UK. The tender period concludes on 24th January 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to apply.

This contract opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in conservation and binding services. Businesses offering specific capabilities in leather and paper conservation, rebinding, or creating custom enclosures for library collections would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating in this framework, companies can enhance their portfolios and secure a vital source of ongoing work within the cultural and educational sectors.

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Notice Title

British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 24 January 2022 Time: 12:00 Read New: 31 January 2022 Time: 12:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The British Library is seeking to establish a framework arrangement with a number of companies who can demonstrate their capability in providing high quality conservation and binding services to Library collections. This tender will include a variety of 'lots' based on types of treatment, and tenderers are invited to bid for any combination of lots, which fall broadly into the three following categories: Lot 1 - Conservation of volumes covered in leather, cloth, buckram or paper as well as general paper conservation Lot 2 - Rebinding and binding of unbound material, including lettering Lot 3 - Buckram-covered enclosures for Library collections, including lettering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972fcd16-35e1-4f32-a5a7-aef67f505148
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79971200 - Bookbinding services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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