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002604 Digital Preservation Repository

British Library Board

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Dec 2025 at 11:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has successfully completed a procurement process for the establishment of a Digital Preservation Repository, designed to enhance the Library's capability for large-scale acquisition and preservation of digital collections. The procurement, categorized under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was conducted through an open competitive flexible procedure according to UKPGA 2023/54 legal guidelines. Preservica Ltd., identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract to provide the service, spanning from 7th February 2026 to 6th February 2032, with an optional five-year extension. The service will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, assuring extensive coverage and integration. The overall contract value is set at £2,878,200 GBP gross with £2,398,500 GBP net, indicating substantial investment in the digital infrastructure of the Library.

This contract offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those providing digital preservation solutions. As an SME, Preservica Ltd. is well-suited to leverage this procurement into expanding its business presence and further developing innovative solutions for digital libraries. The focus of the repository on management and long-term preservation of diverse digital content aligns with the strategic digital goals of government services, setting a precedent for future procurements in similar sectors. IT service providers, consulting firms, and software developers looking to engage in public sector contracts could position themselves well for upcoming opportunities stemming from this landmark digital preservation project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002604 Digital Preservation Repository

Notice Description

A commercial Digital Preservation Repository solution with capabilities for large scale acquisition and preservation of the British Library's digital collection content.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possibility of extension for up to an additional five years (maximum of ten years total)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058286
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012490-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,398,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,398,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Library Board
Additional Buyers

British Library

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Postcode Area
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

PRESERVICA LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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