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Print,bind and deliver copies of BL publication Shadoes over Cymru

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a central government public authority situated in London, has completed a procurement process for the printing, binding, and delivery of 6,000 copies of a publication titled "Shadoes over Cymru." The contract is classified under library services and was awarded to GUTENBERG PRESS LTD, based in Malta. The process employed a limited procurement method, indicative of a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The tender phase has ended with the contract having been signed on 19th March 2026, and the services are scheduled for delivery on 15th April 2026 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing and binding services. Organisations capable of efficiently managing print services might consider similar future tenders involving central government publications. As the procurement followed a limited competition method, SMEs that can offer niche or specialised services with competitive pricing may find such tenders attractive. Businesses in the library services sector looking to expand their portfolio and establish governmental contracts should remain alert for similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print,bind and deliver copies of BL publication Shadoes over Cymru

Notice Description

Print,bind and deliver 6,000 copies of BL publication Shadoes over Cymru

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ebb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025096-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,968 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 24 hours
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
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
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

GUTENBERG PRESS

Further Information

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