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title: "002635 Supply Delivery Installation & On site Maintenance of digitisation studios advanced imaging system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06095b"
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# 002635 Supply Delivery Installation & On site Maintenance of digitisation studios advanced imaging system

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06095b

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the British Library Board involved the acquisition of equipment for the digitisation department, focusing on an advanced imaging (multi-spectral) photographic system. This procurement, titled "Supply Delivery Installation & On-site Maintenance of Digitisation Studios Advanced Imaging System", encapsulates activities central to enhancing digitisation capabilities and ensuring compatibility with Windows 11. The procuring entity, located in London, completed the contract on 20th January 2026, focusing within the goods category, specifically targeting imaging and archiving systems. This procurement process followed a 'limited' method, noted for its below-threshold, restricted competitive nature. The contract, awarded to MICROBOX GmbH, covers a detailed period from 16th January 2026 to 15th January 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in imaging and archiving technologies, particularly those capable of delivering interoperable, advanced multi-spectral imaging systems. The contract's focus on cutting-edge digitisation equipment with ongoing maintenance requirements aligns well with SMEs entrenched in the high-tech manufacturing of scanners and complementary digital solutions. Such businesses, especially those with an existing footprint in digital imaging or scanning technology, may find themselves well-suited to take advantage of similar procurement opportunities presented by public authority central government organs like the British Library Board. The contract ensures a sustained engagement and potential future extensions due to its multi-year maintenance component, underpinning opportunities for long-term business growth and innovation collaboration.

## Notice

The British Library's Digitisation Department is in the process of a studio refresh to enhance its digitisation capabilities and to ensure Windows 11 compatibility. This includes the acquisition of an ADVANCED IMAGING (MULTI_SPECTRAL) PHOTOGRAPHIC SYSTEM. These upgrades will ensure Windows 11 compatibility as well as improve the efficiency of the service offering, ensuring access to both the Library's and partner collections. This device must be interoperable with the existing software and on-site maintenance contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004574-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,116 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROBOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners
- 48329000 - Imaging and archiving system

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 07:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004574-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004574-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.microbox.de
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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