Tender

GB-London: 002266 RFI - Cold Storage For The Master Negative Collection

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

11 Nov 2024 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has initiated a procurement process titled "GB-London: 002266 RFI - Cold Storage For The Master Negative Collection" under the industry category of storage services. This market consultation exercise seeks to explore alternative cold storage facilities within the United Kingdom for their early microfilms, which are crucial for preserving valuable acetate film items. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 3rd December 2024. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 30th March 2029, with the location of delivery encompassing the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, as identified by the contracting authority. Businesses specialising in storage services with the capability to provide cold storage solutions will find this tender relevant. Participating in this procurement process enables companies to establish a relationship with The British Library, a prestigious institution, and secure substantial contract values ranging from GBP 100,000 to GBP 500,000. The open procedure method ensures a transparent and competitive procurement environment, encouraging a wide range of qualified businesses to engage and potentially expand their market presence through this governmental contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 002266 RFI - Cold Storage For The Master Negative Collection

Notice Description

Many of the British Library's early microfilms - some of which are now unique items in themselves - are on acetate film and will not survive in perpetuity without further intervention. The best way to prolong their life - and the life of many film-based materials is to store them in a cooler climate than is necessary for many non-film-based materials. Currently the British Library store these items in an external cold storage facility. The purpose of this RFI is to ascertain if other similar facilities are available in the United Kingdom. When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected, and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-317c843d-1fe6-44b2-bd60-a4f507dc9e0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7999dcf-57fb-4773-ad2d-b0befef1b482
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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

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