---
title: "Supply of Archive Solander boxes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02983c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# Supply of Archive Solander boxes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02983c

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## Summary

The University of Reading is currently conducting an open procurement process for the supply of Archive Solander boxes, with the tender reference UOR-EST-21-055. This falls under the goods category specifically related to file storage boxes. The procurement is considered active, and bids must be submitted by 12:00 on 5th April 2021. The delivery location is in Reading, UK, and the total contract value is £160,000. The contract period is set for a duration of 180 days following the award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in packaging and storage solutions, particularly those specialising in providing archival materials or operational supplies for educational institutions. Companies that can meet the specifications for high-quality storage boxes designed to protect sensitive items such as herbarium specimens would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on risk management during the transition to a new location, businesses with expertise in secure storage and logistics would also provide a competitive advantage in securing this contract.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004319-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30193700 - File storage box

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004319-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading

## Provenance

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