---
title: "01999 Netcat 001 (English Language Monographs)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fc41"
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published: "2023-09-13"
---

# 01999 Netcat 001 (English Language Monographs)

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fc41

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## Summary

The British Library has issued a tender titled "01999 Netcat 001 (English Language Monographs)" under the main procurement category of goods. The tender seeks companies to provide MARC 21 bibliographic records based on scanned images. The contract value is £140,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on October 18, 2023. The contract period starts on November 18, 2023, and extends up to November 17, 2025, with potential yearly extensions. The submission method is written, with submission terms allowing variants.

This tender from the British Library presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to participate in providing MARC 21 bibliographic records. Companies with expertise in handling scanned images and bibliographic data processing are well-suited to compete. The British Library, located in Wetherby, United Kingdom, aims to establish a framework agreement with the selected company. The award period starts on October 18, 2023, indicating the timeline for contract evaluation and selection. Businesses interested in contributing to the maintenance of English language monographs should consider engaging with this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The British Library is seeking to establish a framework arrangement with companies who can demonstrate their ability to provide MARC 21 bibliographic records based on packages of scanned images. This is the 'NetCat 001' process. The images supplied by the Library may include prelims, dust jackets, title pages and other relevant material representing the printed publication.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Library is seeking to establish a framework arrangement with companies who can demonstrate their ability to provide MARC 21 bibliographic records based on packages of scanned images. This is the 'NetCat 001' process. The images supplied by the Library may include prelims, dust jackets, title pages and other relevant material representing the printed publication.

Renewal: With a further three optional 12 month extensions thereafter

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027033-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | WETHERBY |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS23 7BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Wetherby |
| Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027033-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bipsolutions.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PJ8NN7WNSH
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wetherby:-Printed-books./PJ8NN7WNSH

## Provenance

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