---
title: "Treasures Project - Provision of 16 Acrylic Book Cradles"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671903"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-10-28"
---

# Treasures Project - Provision of 16 Acrylic Book Cradles

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671903

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland has recently completed a procurement process for the "Treasures Project - Provision of 16 Acrylic Book Cradles". This project falls within the recreation, culture, and religion sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the contract awarded to LightlyWest for a total value of £1,577.16, signed on 28th October 2021. The contract involved the manufacture and provision of book cradles designed for the preservation and exhibition of priceless items, with delivery expected at their George IV Bridge location.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in manufacturing goods related to cultural preservation and exhibitions. Suppliers specialising in bespoke craftsmanship, particularly in the production of exhibition materials, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders from the National Library of Scotland. Establishing connections within this niche market can facilitate growth for businesses aiming to provide innovative solutions in the realm of cultural heritage and exhibition display.

## Notice

Manufacture an provide 16 book cradles preservation / exhibition

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Manufacture 16 x acrylic book cradles for holding priceless exhibits in Treasures Exhibition Gallery. Single source supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431529 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,577 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1EW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431529

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431529
  Treasures Project - Provision of 16 Acrylic Book Cradles - Manufacture an provide 16 book cradles preservation / exhibition

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nls.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671903
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/about-the-scottish-court-service/contact-us

## Provenance

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