Tender

Book Printing Framework

BRITISH LIBRARY

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23 Mar 2020 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Mar 2020 at 08:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking to establish a non-exclusive framework contract for the Book Printing Framework, inviting printing companies worldwide to produce high-quality printed books. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period set to close on 9th April 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2020 and will last until 30th April 2024. This opportunity is classified under the goods category, specifically for printed books, and delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the printing sector. Businesses that specialise in high-quality book printing and have the capacity to deliver on a global scale would be well-positioned to compete for this framework. Companies interested in printing, publishing, or related services should consider this framework contract to enhance their visibility and secure a steady flow of work from the British Library as new titles enter production.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Book Printing Framework

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short description: Instead of: The British Library is seeking to establish a framework contract with a number of printing companies around the world who are capable of producing books to the highest quality. The framework contract will be non-exclusive and successful companies will be given the opportunity to tender for suitable titles as they enter production. Read: Due to the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, The British Library has taken the decision to pause this Invitation to Tender (ITT) until the autumn, as we don't have any clear dates when things will resume to normal, We will alert you as soon as we know when this ITT will be re-published. I just want to take the opportunity to thank you for your interest In this opportunity. > Other additional information: Due to the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, The British Library has taken the decision to pause this Invitation to Tender (ITT) until the autumn, as we don't have any clear dates when things will resume to normal,We will alert you as soon as we know when this ITT will be re-published. I just want to take the opportunity to thank you for your interest In this opportunity. The British Library The British Library is seeking to establish a framework contract with a number of printing companies around the world who are capable of producing books to the highest quality. The framework contract will be non-exclusive and successful companies will be given the opportunity to tender for suitable titles as they enter production.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb6d251-deb0-4b13-84b3-70fd4e5d97ee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 4-5 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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