Tender

000666 Provision of a Daily Delivery Service Between the British Library Sites at Boston Spa and St Pancras

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

03 Feb 2017 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a daily delivery service between its sites in Boston Spa and St Pancras. This tender, titled "000666 Provision of a Daily Delivery Service", falls under the transport services category and has a contract value of £700,000. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 6th March 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2017 and will last for three years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for logistics companies and transport service providers, particularly those with a proven track record in secure and reliable service delivery. Businesses that specialise in handling national heritage collections and possess the necessary staff and vehicles to meet the British Library's high standards would be well-suited to apply. Firms should be prepared to demonstrate their experience and capability in ensuring the safe transportation of sensitive materials, as well as their commitment to maintaining high levels of security and reliability throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

000666 Provision of a Daily Delivery Service Between the British Library Sites at Boston Spa and St Pancras

Notice Description

The main purpose of this Contract is to provide a daily (on weekdays) transport service which ensures the delivery of requested material in a secure and timely manner to London and their return to storage in Yorkshire. The material is largely Collection items transported either in skips stacked on pallets or in closed trolleys. Internal post is also carried, plus other items in roll cages or palletised, as the vehicle capacity allows. The vehicle provided under the current contract is a dedicated 18 tonne lorry. The Service is a key element in the British Library's service provision to its readers. The reliability and security of the Service are essential and the Contractor must make every effort to ensure that these are maintained at all times. The British Library takes the security and safe handling of its collections extremely seriously. The successful tenderer for this contract must be able to demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar services to the required levels of security, reliability and value for money. A clearly demonstrated ability to supply suitable staff and vehicles to satisfy the British Library's requirements for the handling of national heritage collections and the security of its premises and property will be key to success in this tender. The Contract will commence on 1st July 2017 and will run for a period of three years with the option to extend for two further 12 month periods. If you are interested in this requirement please browse to www.bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on the 'Current Opportunities and Notices' link for further information on registering on the eTendering portal and downloading the SQ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c557da87-958f-4437-add8-a98d99a4dca5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 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
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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