--- title: "002604 Digital Preservation Repository" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058286" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058286" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058286.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058286.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD" published: "2026-02-11" --- # 002604 Digital Preservation Repository Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058286 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058286) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058286.json) ## Summary The British Library Board has successfully completed a procurement process for the establishment of a Digital Preservation Repository, designed to enhance the Library's capability for large-scale acquisition and preservation of digital collections. The procurement, categorized under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was conducted through an open competitive flexible procedure according to UKPGA 2023/54 legal guidelines. Preservica Ltd., identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract to provide the service, spanning from 7th February 2026 to 6th February 2032, with an optional five-year extension. The service will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, assuring extensive coverage and integration. The overall contract value is set at £2,878,200 GBP gross with £2,398,500 GBP net, indicating substantial investment in the digital infrastructure of the Library. This contract offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those providing digital preservation solutions. As an SME, Preservica Ltd. is well-suited to leverage this procurement into expanding its business presence and further developing innovative solutions for digital libraries. The focus of the repository on management and long-term preservation of diverse digital content aligns with the strategic digital goals of government services, setting a precedent for future procurements in similar sectors. IT service providers, consulting firms, and software developers looking to engage in public sector contracts could position themselves well for upcoming opportunities stemming from this landmark digital preservation project. ## Notice A commercial Digital Preservation Repository solution with capabilities for large scale acquisition and preservation of the British Library's digital collection content. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Possibility of extension for up to an additional five years (maximum of ten years total) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012490-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,400,000 | | Lots value | £2,400,000 | | Awards value | £2,398,500 | | Contracts value | £2,398,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD | | Additional buyers | BRITISH LIBRARY; PRESERVE TOGETHER LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PRESERVICA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 11 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012490-2026 - 23 Dec 2025 at 11:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085746-2025 - 20 Aug 2025 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050036-2025 - 6 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046545-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012490-2026 11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085746-2025 23rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050036-2025 20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046545-2025 6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.preservetogether.com - https://preservica.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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