Tender

British Library Boston Spa Building 33 Totes

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

15 Dec 2023 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the design, manufacture, and supply of storage totes for a new high-density, automated storage facility at the Boston Spa site in West Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the goods category with a contract value of £3,000,000. The tender period ends on January 29, 2024, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission can be electronic or written. Potential suppliers can visit the Delta eSourcing portal for more information and to respond to the opportunity.

This tender by the British Library offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of producing bespoke totes and central dividers for the storage facility. Businesses specialising in plastic products or storage solutions would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period spans over three years, providing a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier. With the completion of stage 1 construction, the focus is now on the bespoke manufacturing of storage components, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses in the storage and manufacturing sectors.

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Notice Title

British Library Boston Spa Building 33 Totes

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers to design, manufacture and supply storage totes for a new high density, automated storage facility at the Boston Spa site in West Yorkshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Boston Spa Renewed programme is a c.PS95m new masterplan for the Library's 43 acre site at Boston Spa, comprising the design and construction of a new automated storage facility (Building 33) and site wide refurbishments and landscaping. To date, the programme has delivered; *The procurement and management of a professional team to design, cost and manage the project to RIBA Stage 4 *A successful planning application *Enabling projects including relocation of c.400 staff into interim accommodation (on site) and movement of c.900km of collections (on and off site) *Completion of stage 1 construction package including demolitions around the proposed site for the new building *Initial development of the automated infrastructure solution for Building 33 through Wates and SSI Schaefer, working with the Library appointed professional team The stage 2 construction contract for Building 33 was awarded to Wates Construction Limited who commenced on site in July 2023. SSI Schaefer have been subcontracted by Wates to deliver the automated infrastructure. The construction is scheduled to complete in late 2025. The Library now needs to appoint a supplier who can produce bespoke totes and central dividers which will enable the storage building to become operational. Suppliers are also asked to quote for lateral dividers. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AM2N27BCJ7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0425fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036938-2023
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

19520000 - Plastic products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
96 EUSTON ROAD
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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