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Sony Electricals

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, located in London, has completed a procurement process for Sony Electricals, including batteries and cameras. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting the Cameras segment (CPV code 38651000). The procurement was conducted using a limited method below the threshold, entailing limited competition. The procurement stage reached completion, with the contract awarded to PROACTIVE UK LIMITED, a supplier based in Hemel Hempstead. The contract was signed on 11th March 2026, with the award date following on 22nd April 2026, marking the progression from tender to award. The process was initiated according to the UK legal basis captured in the 2023/54 scheme.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic goods and particularly those focused on the supply of cameras and related equipment. Small and medium enterprises in the electronics distribution market would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement activities that call for specialised knowledge in supplying branded electronic products. With a gross contract value of £14,820, this procurement could serve as a beneficial entry point for businesses seeking to establish partnerships with public authorities, notably those central government entities keen on sourcing high-quality goods. The focus on specialised equipment also implies potential expansion into related markets requiring similar technical expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sony Electricals

Notice Description

Sony Electricals/Batteries/Cameras

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06887f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036591-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PROACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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