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title: "Offsite Records Storage - Existing Records"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdf240d1-a679-419c-b368-842459526e14"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2020-07-29"
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# Offsite Records Storage - Existing Records

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdf240d1-a679-419c-b368-842459526e14

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## Summary

The National Archives is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Offsite Records Storage - Existing Records," aimed at securing offsite storage for 40 linear kilometres of historical records. This procurement falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category and is located in Richmond, England. The contract, valued at £9.4 million, is set for a duration from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2035. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and key dates include the tender period's end on 16th September 2019 and the award date on 28th January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in records management and archival storage services. Companies that can meet stringent environmental standards and provide a reliable retrieval and collection service would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, as the contract allows for an annual accrual of approximately one linear kilometre of records, it may benefit suppliers looking to grow their operational capacities over a long-term period.

## Notice

As specified in related notice, TNA234

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b8beae-816b-4177-9581-9e4e163ba95e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2020 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b8beae-816b-4177-9581-9e4e163ba95e
- 1 May 2019 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77ca95d-bb93-4ffb-9099-2ed356f106bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b8beae-816b-4177-9581-9e4e163ba95e
  29th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77ca95d-bb93-4ffb-9099-2ed356f106bb
  1st May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/660440fd-0051-4b52-91e1-a8164eea08f6
  Standard Selection Questionnaire

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