---
title: "Bespoke Archival boxes to store collections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06acfe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# Bespoke Archival boxes to store collections

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acfe

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## Summary

The British Library Board, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for bespoke archival boxes to store collections, adhering to conservation requirements. The title of the tender was "Bespoke Archival boxes to store collections," and the procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition. The procurement was classed under the 'goods' category and related to file storage boxes, as specified by CPV code 30193700. The contract process reached the award stage on 29th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 13th July 2026. The supplier awarded is Conservation by Design Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bedford, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a specific but valuable opportunity for businesses in the archival materials or conservation supplies sector, especially those capable of producing bespoke solutions. SMEs focusing on custom manufacturing and supplying organisational or preservation solutions stand a good chance of success in similar procurements. Such contracts can lead toward business growth by fostering partnerships with major public institutions such as the British Library and enhancing portfolios with prestigious projects. Engaging with contracts like this could also offer long-term security and credibility within the industry, opening doors to further tender opportunities across the governmental and cultural sectors.

## Notice

Bespoke Archival folders to store collections meeting British Library conservation requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052583-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 13 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,101 |

## 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 | CONSERVATION BY DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30193700 - File storage box

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052583-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052583-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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