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title: "Provision of Archive Supplies Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037576"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-01-16"
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# Provision of Archive Supplies Framework

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037576

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Archive Supplies Framework by Historic Environment Scotland involves a tender for high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. The buying organisation, Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement stage and awarded contracts to suppliers for various lots including folders, boxes, and tubes for archival storage. The tender was initiated on 2023-01-16 with various product requirements split into eight lots. The framework agreement aims to appoint multiple suppliers based on quality, delivery schedules, environmental impact, and pricing criteria.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in storage supplies to compete for supplying high-quality products to Historic Environment Scotland. Businesses involved in the storage equipment industry, particularly those with experience in producing folders, boxes, tubes, and other storage solutions, would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The opportunity allows for multiple suppliers to be appointed, offering growth prospects for businesses that can meet the specified quality and pricing criteria set by the buyer. The contracts awarded reflect diversity in product offerings, presenting a comprehensive opportunity for interested suppliers to contribute to the HES Archive collections.

## Notice

Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections.

### Lot Information

Folders for plan chests

HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.

Flour flap folders for glass plates

HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.

Rolled Drawing Box

HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.

Manuscript/drawing boxes

HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.

Photographic media boxes

HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.

Bespoke Boxes

HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.

Archival storage tubes

HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.

Polyester enclosures

HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period there will be an option to extend for a further 4 years to be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001285-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This will be re-tendered 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,680 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CONSERVATION BY DESIGN; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22852000 - Folders
- 30191100 - Filing equipment
- 30193700 - File storage box

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2023 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001285-2023
- 13 Oct 2022 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028854-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.nts.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000705274
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12344

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