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STAR-AV SIP Generator

BRITISH LIBRARY

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18 Mar 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has successfully completed the procurement process for the "STAR-AV SIP Generator" project. This project falls within the services industry category, specifically in repair and maintenance services. The procurement process was conducted below the threshold with an unknown procurement method. The project, located in the UK, was awarded to Armadillo Systems, an SME based in Welling, London. The award and contract phases have been completed, with the contract being signed on 17th March 2025 and covering the period from 18th March 2025 to 5th May 2025. The total contract value is £30,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in digital content delivery and maintenance to showcase their capabilities. SMEs, in particular, would find this opportunity well-suited to their scale and flexibility. As the project involves restoring functional use and delivering digital content, companies with expertise in audio-visual systems, software development, and maintenance services would be highly competitive in this space. Engaging in such projects can foster business growth and lead to further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

STAR-AV SIP Generator

Notice Description

AV SIP Generator, develop generator back to functional use and deliver digital content PS30k

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009891-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 5 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathryn.taylor@bl.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMADILLO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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