--- title: "Supply of Archive Solander boxes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f31d56f-074b-4da3-9a1e-2d72937ce09e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f31d56f-074b-4da3-9a1e-2d72937ce09e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f31d56f-074b-4da3-9a1e-2d72937ce09e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f31d56f-074b-4da3-9a1e-2d72937ce09e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING" published: "2021-03-04" --- # Supply of Archive Solander boxes Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f31d56f-074b-4da3-9a1e-2d72937ce09e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f31d56f-074b-4da3-9a1e-2d72937ce09e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f31d56f-074b-4da3-9a1e-2d72937ce09e.json) ## Summary The University of Reading has initiated a tendering process for the supply of Archive Solander boxes, aimed at supporting the repacking of its Herbarium, which consists of approximately 400,000 plant specimens. The procurement is classified under goods, specifically the category of file storage boxes, with a total contract value set between £150,000 and £175,000. The open tender was published on 4 March 2021 and will remain open until 5 April 2021. The contract hold period is scheduled to commence from 27 April 2021, concluding on 31 May 2021, with delivery expected at the university's location in Reading (postcode RG6 6AB). This tender offers significant growth opportunities for suppliers of storage solutions, particularly for those who can provide high-quality materials suitable for archival purposes. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing file storage boxes or similar archival supplies, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should consider participating in this process. With the University of Reading's commitment to managing risks, such as pest control during storage, companies experienced in creating durable and reliable storage solutions will find this opportunity particularly relevant. ## Notice The Herbarium is a research and teaching facility, containing around 400,000 specimens of flowering plants, conifers, cycads, ferns, lycophytes and non-vascular plants. The Herbarium will need to be repacked into new boxes ahead of the move to Worton Grange. Consideration will need to be given to manage risks around biscuit beetle. A tender is sought for the supply of new boxes for the Herbarium, with the number and specification set out below. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ebb763-322c-47d7-8e2f-91190b35cbe1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG6 6AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | | Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 30193700 - File storage box - 30199500 - Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles - 44613400 - Storage containers - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92510000 - Library and archive services - 92512000 - Archive services - 92512100 - Archive destruction services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2021 at 10:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ebb763-322c-47d7-8e2f-91190b35cbe1 - 4 Mar 2021 at 10:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ebb763-322c-47d7-8e2f-91190b35cbe1 - 4 Mar 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ebb763-322c-47d7-8e2f-91190b35cbe1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ebb763-322c-47d7-8e2f-91190b35cbe1 4th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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