Tender

GB-London: 001924 UOSH Pop-Up Sound Archive

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

11 Jul 2022 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently seeking suppliers for the "UOSH Pop-Up Sound Archive" project. This initiative, part of a UK-wide effort supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to preserve and provide access to the nation's sounds. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 1 August 2022. The contract, which has an estimated value between £50,000 and £100,000, will be located in London and falls under the industry categories of exhibition equipment and museum-exhibition services. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 12 September 2022 and conclude on 31 January 2023, with an open procedure being utilised for the procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in exhibition services and sound heritage. Companies capable of providing exhibition equipment or comprehensive museum-exhibition services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project not only allows businesses to contribute to heritage preservation but also offers the potential for reputation-building and growth in the cultural services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 001924 UOSH Pop-Up Sound Archive

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers for The Unlocking our Sound Heritage Pop-Up Sound Archive. Unlocking our Sound Heritage (UOSH) is a UK Wide project led by the British Library with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to help save the nation's sounds and open them up to everyone. Now in its fifth and final year, it forms part of Save our Sounds, a wider programme to preserve the nation's sounds. To deliver this work, the British Library has collaborated with a consortium of ten other institutions: Archives+, Manchester; Bristol Culture; The Keep, Brighton; London Metropolitan Archives; National Library of Scotland; The National Library of Wales; National Museums Northern Ireland ; Norfolk Records Office; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museum; and University of Leicester. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f19458-720d-4833-9329-6056741c3897
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

39154100 - Exhibition stands

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 1-6 months
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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