---
title: "002619 Support and Maintenance of the IDP Website Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-13"
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# 002619 Support and Maintenance of the IDP Website Infrastructure

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610f6

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## Summary

The British Library Board has completed a procurement process for the "Support and Maintenance of the IDP Website Infrastructure," directly awarding a contract to 4D SAS. This central government public authority, located at 96 Euston Road, London, undertook this procurement under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 due to technical reasons and absence of competition. The contract, valued at £136,449.98 (gross value £163,739.98), covers services within the industry category of "World Wide Web (WWW) site operation host services" and spans from 13th February 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in website infrastructure support and maintenance, particularly firms that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined by the British Library Board. The focus is on SMEs capable of providing necessary services for maintaining a database containing records from Dunhuang and the Eastern Silk Roads, made publicly accessible online. Companies proficient in specialised website hosting and operation services may find a viable niche, given the absence of competing alternatives in this procurement. The direct award method reflects unique technical demands, indicating a lucrative opportunity for SMEs adept in niche database support solutions.

## Notice

Support and maintenance for the IDP 4D database utilised by the British Library as the repository for the 50,000 records from Dunhuang and other sites of the Eastern Silk Roads to be stored and made freely available online.

### Procurement Information

Absence of competition for technical reasons and that there are no reasonable alternatives

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013271-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,449 |
| Contracts value | £136,449 |

## 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 | 4D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013271-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009019-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007620-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013271-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009019-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007620-2026
  28th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.4D.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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