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002820 Bespoke Archival boxes to store collections

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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04 Jun 2026 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the British Library Board, a central government public authority based at 96 Euston Road, London. The contract, titled "Bespoke Archival boxes to store collections," is part of the goods industry category with a focus on file storage boxes and library archive services. The process was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 29th May 2026 and will run until 13th July 2026. No competition was conducted for this procurement, and the goods are intended to meet conservation requirements for the storage of collections, with a gross contract value of £20,546.40.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation materials, particularly those providing bespoke storage solutions. It could create growth opportunities for medium-sized enterprises like CONSERVATION RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Companies offering high-quality, custom products for archival and conservation purposes would be suitably positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Such projects contribute to a firm's portfolio in the niche market of archival and library services, essential for institutions focusing on historical preservation.

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Notice Title

002820 Bespoke Archival boxes to store collections

Notice Description

Bespoke Archival boxes to store collections meeting British Library conservation requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052576-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

30193700 - File storage box

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,122 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 13 Jul 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
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

CONSERVATION RESOURCES (UK

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