--- title: "British Library Boston Spa Building 33 Totes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0425fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0425fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0425fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0425fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2023-12-15" --- # British Library Boston Spa Building 33 Totes Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0425fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0425fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0425fe.json) ## Summary The British Library is seeking suppliers for the design, manufacture, and supply of storage totes for a new high-density, automated storage facility at the Boston Spa site in West Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the goods category with a contract value of £3,000,000. The tender period ends on January 29, 2024, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission can be electronic or written. Potential suppliers can visit the Delta eSourcing portal for more information and to respond to the opportunity. This tender by the British Library offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of producing bespoke totes and central dividers for the storage facility. Businesses specialising in plastic products or storage solutions would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period spans over three years, providing a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier. With the completion of stage 1 construction, the focus is now on the bespoke manufacturing of storage components, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses in the storage and manufacturing sectors. ## Notice The British Library is seeking suppliers to design, manufacture and supply storage totes for a new high density, automated storage facility at the Boston Spa site in West Yorkshire ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Boston Spa Renewed programme is a c.PS95m new masterplan for the Library's 43 acre site at Boston Spa, comprising the design and construction of a new automated storage facility (Building 33) and site wide refurbishments and landscaping. To date, the programme has delivered; *The procurement and management of a professional team to design, cost and manage the project to RIBA Stage 4 *A successful planning application *Enabling projects including relocation of c.400 staff into interim accommodation (on site) and movement of c.900km of collections (on and off site) *Completion of stage 1 construction package including demolitions around the proposed site for the new building *Initial development of the automated infrastructure solution for Building 33 through Wates and SSI Schaefer, working with the Library appointed professional team The stage 2 construction contract for Building 33 was awarded to Wates Construction Limited who commenced on site in July 2023. SSI Schaefer have been subcontracted by Wates to deliver the automated infrastructure. The construction is scheduled to complete in late 2025. The Library now needs to appoint a supplier who can produce bespoke totes and central dividers which will enable the storage building to become operational. Suppliers are also asked to quote for lateral dividers. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AM2N27BCJ7 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036938-2023 | | 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 | 15 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | 96 EUSTON ROAD | | 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 - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials ### Codes - 19520000 - Plastic products ## Release History - 15 Dec 2023 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036938-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AM2N27BCJ7 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-96-Euston-Road:-Plastic-products./AM2N27BCJ7 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/AM2N27BCJ7 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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