---
title: "British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030c1f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY"
published: "2022-01-18"
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# British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030c1f

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## Summary

The British Library is currently in the tender stage of establishing a framework for conservation, bindery, and enclosures services, identified as the "British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework." This procurement is classified under the bookbinding services category (CPV code: 79971200) and is set in London, UK. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 31 January 2022. The tender invites potential suppliers to bid on various lots related to conservation and binding services, aimed at enhancing the library's collections.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in bookbinding and conservation services. Types of businesses well-suited to compete include those offering leather and cloth conservation, rebinding services, and the creation of buckram-covered enclosures. Participating in this tender may help these businesses expand their client base and secure long-term partnerships with a prestigious institution like the British Library.

## Notice

The British Library is seeking to establish a framework arrangement with a number of companies who can demonstrate their capability in providing high quality conservation and binding services to Library collections. This tender will include a variety of 'lots' based on types of treatment, and tenderers are invited to bid for any combination of lots, which fall broadly into the three following categories: Lot 1 - Conservation of volumes covered in leather, cloth, buckram or paper as well as general paper conservation Lot 2 - Rebinding and binding of unbound material, including lettering Lot 3 - Buckram-covered enclosures for Library collections, including lettering

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001414-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79971200 - Bookbinding services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2022 at 10:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001414-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bipsolutions.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SDF5XDPC7U
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Bookbinding-services./SDF5XDPC7U

## Provenance

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