Planning

001243 RFI Non-Print Legal Deposit Secure Access Upgrade

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Planning

26 Nov 2018 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for the project titled "001243 RFI Non-Print Legal Deposit Secure Access Upgrade." This initiative aims to identify viable solutions for secure access to collection items acquired under the NPLD Regulations. Located in Wetherby, England, the deadline for engagement submission is 21st December 2018. The procurement falls under the category of library software development services, and interested vendors are encouraged to provide strategic input to enhance the Library's infrastructure over the next decade.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development solutions related to library systems and digital repositories. Companies with expertise in creating secure access technologies and managing large-scale digital archives would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The project aims to address the increasing volume of content managed by the British Library and could greatly benefit innovative suppliers looking to contribute to a transformative initiative in the public sector.

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Notice Title

001243 RFI Non-Print Legal Deposit Secure Access Upgrade

Notice Description

On behalf of the LDLs, the British Library invites potential vendors to provide information as well as propose options and business solutions for the provision of a secure access solution for collection items acquired the NPLD Regulations. This RFI is intended to identify possible solutions that will meet the LDLs' requirements for secure access over the course of the next decade. The British Library is currently within a period of significant change to its core infrastructure. At present, its digital repository architecture utilizes a custom-built digital library system and metadata repository storing over 700 TB of content, with new ingest rates of approximately 1.5 TB per day. These are anticipated to grow to 5-10TB per day over the next few years with the aid of a new repository solution. Collection items and metadata held in these systems must persist and grow despite changes in the surrounding technical landscape. Additional information: Suppliers interested in submitting information on the services they can offer to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) should follow the instructions below: IF UNREGISTERED PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO REGISTER; IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED PLEASE GO TO POINT 2 1. Register your company on the e-tendering portal (this is only required once). Select the 'Login or register to participate' link above and click the 'Click here to register' link on the home page. Accept the terms and conditions and click continue, Enter your correct business and user details, Note the username you chose and click Save when complete, You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Respond to the RFI Login to the portal with the username/password, Click the ITT's Open To All Suppliers link. Click on the relevant RFI Click the Express Interest button in the Actions box on the left-hand side of the page, This will move the RFI into your My ITT's page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only), You can now access any attachments by clicking the Settings and Buyer Attachments in the Actions box 3. Responding to the RFI You can now choose to Reply or Reject (please give a reason if rejecting), You must use the Messages function to communicate to the Library and seek any clarification, Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete your response to the RFI. You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the Actions box on the left-hand side of the page Additional Notes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c4eab85-88ee-4c97-aaa3-15949546da6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e791f228-322b-4241-bb9b-2a36e4f101c5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212160 - Library software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
WETHERBY
Postcode
LS23 7BQ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Wetherby
Westminster Constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold

Further Information

Notice Documents

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