Tender

British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

BRITISH LIBRARY

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18 Jan 2022 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently in the tender stage of establishing a framework for conservation, bindery, and enclosures services, identified as the "British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework." This procurement is classified under the bookbinding services category (CPV code: 79971200) and is set in London, UK. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 31 January 2022. The tender invites potential suppliers to bid on various lots related to conservation and binding services, aimed at enhancing the library's collections.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in bookbinding and conservation services. Types of businesses well-suited to compete include those offering leather and cloth conservation, rebinding services, and the creation of buckram-covered enclosures. Participating in this tender may help these businesses expand their client base and secure long-term partnerships with a prestigious institution like the British Library.

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Notice Title

British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking to establish a framework arrangement with a number of companies who can demonstrate their capability in providing high quality conservation and binding services to Library collections. This tender will include a variety of 'lots' based on types of treatment, and tenderers are invited to bid for any combination of lots, which fall broadly into the three following categories: Lot 1 - Conservation of volumes covered in leather, cloth, buckram or paper as well as general paper conservation Lot 2 - Rebinding and binding of unbound material, including lettering Lot 3 - Buckram-covered enclosures for Library collections, including lettering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030c1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001414-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79971200 - Bookbinding services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Andy Kemp
Contact Email
andy.kemp@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1937546387

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

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