Award

Supply of Archival storage boxes

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

02 Apr 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority based in Kew, Richmond, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process for the supply of 1566 archival storage boxes. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the competition threshold, simplifying the process without the need for competitive bidding. The award stage for this contract commenced on 21st March 2025 and concluded by 31st March 2025, with the contract valued at £13,213 (excluding VAT). G Ryder & Co Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise headquartered in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, was awarded this contract for the delivery of the goods to various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of producing specialised storage solutions, such as archival storage boxes. SMEs with expertise in manufacturing and supplying such goods are particularly well-suited to pursue similar future contracts. Businesses in the stationery and filing solutions sector can leverage this procurement to establish themselves as reliable partners to major public authorities, thereby enhancing their market presence and driving business growth.

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Notice Title

Supply of Archival storage boxes

Notice Description

Supply of 1566 Archival storage boxes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012565-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30193700 - File storage box

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,213 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G RYDER

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