---
title: "Print,bind and deliver copies of BL publication Shadoes over Cymru"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ebb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Print,bind and deliver copies of BL publication Shadoes over Cymru

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ebb

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## Summary

The British Library Board, a central government public authority situated in London, has completed a procurement process for the printing, binding, and delivery of 6,000 copies of a publication titled "Shadoes over Cymru." The contract is classified under library services and was awarded to GUTENBERG PRESS LTD, based in Malta. The process employed a limited procurement method, indicative of a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The tender phase has ended with the contract having been signed on 19th March 2026, and the services are scheduled for delivery on 15th April 2026 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing and binding services. Organisations capable of efficiently managing print services might consider similar future tenders involving central government publications. As the procurement followed a limited competition method, SMEs that can offer niche or specialised services with competitive pricing may find such tenders attractive. Businesses in the library services sector looking to expand their portfolio and establish governmental contracts should remain alert for similar opportunities.

## Notice

Print,bind and deliver 6,000 copies of BL publication Shadoes over Cymru

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025096-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,968 |

## 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 | GUTENBERG PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025096-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025096-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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