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title: "GB-London: 001924 UOSH Pop-Up Sound Archive"
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# GB-London: 001924 UOSH Pop-Up Sound Archive

Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd530935-1e3a-4024-8349-13f2a2b5d6a3

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## Summary

The British Library is currently seeking suppliers for the "UOSH Pop-Up Sound Archive" project. This initiative, part of a UK-wide effort supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to preserve and provide access to the nation's sounds. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 1 August 2022. The contract, which has an estimated value between £50,000 and £100,000, will be located in London and falls under the industry categories of exhibition equipment and museum-exhibition services. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 12 September 2022 and conclude on 31 January 2023, with an open procedure being utilised for the procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in exhibition services and sound heritage. Companies capable of providing exhibition equipment or comprehensive museum-exhibition services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project not only allows businesses to contribute to heritage preservation but also offers the potential for reputation-building and growth in the cultural services sector.

## Notice

The British Library is seeking suppliers for The Unlocking our Sound Heritage Pop-Up Sound Archive. Unlocking our Sound Heritage (UOSH) is a UK Wide project led by the British Library with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to help save the nation's sounds and open them up to everyone. Now in its fifth and final year, it forms part of Save our Sounds, a wider programme to preserve the nation's sounds. To deliver this work, the British Library has collaborated with a consortium of ten other institutions: Archives+, Manchester; Bristol Culture; The Keep, Brighton; London Metropolitan Archives; National Library of Scotland; The National Library of Wales; National Museums Northern Ireland ; Norfolk Records Office; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museum; and University of Leicester. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f19458-720d-4833-9329-6056741c3897 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f19458-720d-4833-9329-6056741c3897

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f19458-720d-4833-9329-6056741c3897
  11th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-001924-UOSH-Pop-Up-Sound-Archive/DUF25DG9C5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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