Planning

002817 RFI - SaaS Managed File Transer (MFT) Solution

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 06:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently in the Planning stage for procuring a SaaS Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, intended to streamline their data transfer processes. This procurement process, initiated on 14 May 2026, seeks to replace fragmented mechanisms with a scalable, secure, and auditable digital file transfer platform capable of handling multi-terabyte size data. The process falls under the services industry category, specifically file security software development services, with a regional focus in the United Kingdom. Key dates include an initial response deadline on 5 June 2026 and a conclusion date for the Request for Information (RFI) on 19 June 2026. The preliminary market engagement notice reflects the British Library's aim to facilitate better collaboration with external partners by addressing challenges related to variable partner technology capabilities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in SaaS and digital transfer solutions to expand their market presence. Companies specialising in file transfer software development, integration services, or data security stand to benefit from competing for this contract. Those with experience in providing scalable and automated file transfer solutions that are compatible with a diverse array of partner capabilities will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their offerings. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can potentially become key partners for a central government public authority, thereby enhancing their reputation and expertise within this critical industry area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002817 RFI - SaaS Managed File Transer (MFT) Solution

Notice Description

The British Library's current fragmented transfer mechanisms are inefficient and does not meet our current needs. We are seeking a SaaS Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform to provide a standardized secure, controlled, auditable, automated and scalable digital file transfer to handle multi-terabyte size data. This solution should strengthen collaboration with external partners and address persistent challenges such as variable partner technology capabilities and inconsistent practices. The purpose of this exercise is to refresh our understanding of the MFT tools currently available, that will enable the British Library to continue its progress toward a more standardised approach. This includes ensuring we can meet the data transfers needs both internally and externally - a variety of file formats including images and recordings, be broadly compatible with partners of diverse size partners (single donors, large publishers, private and public business), reporting and auditing, as well as the key business processes and capabilities that will underpin organisational planning and decision-making during this period.

Planning Information

We are seeking a SaaS Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform to provide a standardized secure, controlled, auditable, automated and scalable digital file transfer to handle multi-terabyte size data. This solution should strengthen collaboration with external partners and address persistent challenges such as variable partner technology capabilities and inconsistent practices. 5.RFI Timetable Publish RFI14 May 2026 Initial Responses returned by05 June 2026 Shortlist and Clarifications12 June 2026 PresentationsTBC RFI Concludes 19 June 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06984a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044176-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212731 - File security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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