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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has completed a procurement process for repair works to Jumbrellas on the piazza at their St Pancras site in London. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services, and was conducted via a limited procurement method, which is a below-threshold, limited competition. The contracting process culminated in an award made on 8th July 2026, with the contract being signed on the same date. The contract is valued at £16,400 and spans a period from 8th July 2026 to 8th August 2026.

This tender presents potential business opportunities for companies involved in the repair and maintenance service sector, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as exemplified by the successful supplier, SEWFINE Exteriors Limited. Businesses with expertise in delivering such services to public authorities, particularly within UK central government frameworks, stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar tender opportunities. Establishing relationships with high-profile public sector buyers, like the British Library, can not only enhance the visibility of the business but also pave the way for future contract awards in the sector.

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Notice Title

Repair works to Jumbrellas on the piazza

Notice Description

To undertake repair works to Jumbrellas on the piazza, ST Pancras site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d695
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071754-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 8 Aug 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
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

SEWFINE EXTERIORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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