---
title: "RHEL Subscription Academic Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ec8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066ec8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# RHEL Subscription Academic Site

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ec8

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## Summary

The British Library Board, located in London, is responsible for a public procurement contract titled "RHEL Subscription Academic Site" within the library services category. The contract pertains to an academic site subscription and covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement follows a limited method under a below-threshold competition and has reached the award stage as of 19th March 2026, with NEXSTOR LIMITED as the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £31,462.58 gross, and the services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library services to secure government contracts with central public authorities like the British Library. Companies that provide subscription services or have expertise in academic site solutions may find this tender appealing. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could be lucrative for SMEs with relevant experience, allowing them to enhance their portfolio by engaging with prestigious institutions within the public sector.

## Notice

RHEL Subscription Academic Site-01/04/26-31/03/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025120-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,218 |

## 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 | NEXSTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025120-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025120-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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