Planning

Purchase of a Box Making Machine

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

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Planning

25 Sep 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK, is planning to procure a Box Making Machine under the recreation, culture, and religion industry category. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, involves seeking feedback from the industry to meet the Library's bespoke enclosure design requirements. Key dates include the future notice date on 6th November 2023 for any potential opportunities related to this requirement.

This tender by the National Library of Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing box making machines. Companies in the goods sector with expertise in manufacturing bespoke enclosure designs would be well-suited to compete. The Library aims to foster positive working relationships and deliver high commercial value through this procurement to replace an older model by early 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Box Making Machine

Notice Description

The National Library of Scotland ("the Library") is planning a procurement exercise for a box making machine that will be able to crease and cut bespoke enclosure designs. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the Library's requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Library of Scotland ("the Library") is planning a procurement exercise for a box making machine that will be able to crease and cut bespoke enclosure designs. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the Library's requirements. The Library requires to demonstrate not only commercial "Best Value", but also acknowledge the importance for structured, open and positive working relationships that will deliver a positive experience for all involved. The Library has bought its first box making machine in 1996. Since then, the Library purchased a further box making machine in 2003 and a die-cutter in 2009, to keep up with the demand that is required. It is anticipated that a new box making machine will be required to replace one of our older models by the beginning of 2024 and will run for several years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745666
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489006
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42800000 - Machinery for paper or paperboard production

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Julie Bon
Contact Email
j.bon@nls.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316233700

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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