Award

Conservation Grade Boxboard

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 10:00

Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Conservation Grade Boxboard" has been completed by the Science Museum Group, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the category of "goods," specifically targeting the industry involving printed matter and related products. The open procurement method was employed, allowing for a below-threshold open competition. Initially initiated as a tender, it transitioned to the award stage with the contract being awarded on the 31st of October, 2025. The contract runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract notice published on 4th November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of conservation and archival materials, particularly those capable of supplying acid-free, lignin-free, solid-centre boxboard. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Conservation Resources (UK) Ltd, who have been awarded the contract, can leverage their expertise in producing specialised printed matter to access new market segments and solidify their standing within the public sector procurement ecosystem. This opportunity is well-suited to enterprises with the capability to meet rigorous quality standards and technological specifications demanded by national museums and similar entities.

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Notice Title

Conservation Grade Boxboard

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of acid-free, lignin-free, solid-centre conservation boxboard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070699-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,101 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Science Museum Group
Contact Email
procurement@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSERVATION RESOURCES (UK

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